Ireland star O'Driscoll linked to French move

0 Comments | AFP, September, 2005

LONDON (AFP) — Brian O'Driscoll could be heading to play his club rugby in France from next season.

The British and Irish Lions captain has made no secret of his desire to play in France at some stage and he fuelled speculation by making a public appearance at the Biarritz versus Stade Francais match last weekend.

"Why not? I like the rugby that they play and I like the place and the atmosphere," O'Driscoll, 26, said when asked if he was interested in playing for the French champions.

His present contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union ends next May and the Irish are reluctant to lose him.

"The discussions are on-going, we shall do everything we can to ensure that Brian is not lost to the game in Ireland," an IRFU spokesman told the Daily...

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