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Mar 8, 2014 at 2.30pm UK
 
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Brian O'Driscoll 'humbled by reaction'

Brian O'Driscoll reveals that he feels "humbled" by the standing ovation at the Aviva stadium following his last Ireland appearance in a home match.

Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has revealed that he feels "humbled" by his standing ovation at the Aviva Stadium in today's victory over Italy.

The 35-year-old, who became the most-capped player in Test rugby history in the 46-7 triumph, played his last home game for Ireland, leaving the field after an hour.

"I haven't really let myself think about it, you know. It is emotional," O'Driscoll told reporters after the game. "It has been a huge part of my whole adult life and to leave here is going to be hard. But it is a good way to leave and sets it up nicely for next week.

"I feel humbled by the reaction today. I have loved my time playing in this jersey, it has to come to an end at some stage and I am happy to go out with a big win.

"It will only properly sink in I think when I have had a bit of time. It is one thing playing in this jersey but it is another thing altogether winning in this jersey."

Ireland top the Six Nations table with six points after four games.

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Ireland's centre Brian O'Driscoll is tackled by Samoa's centre Johnny Leota during the International rugby union test match between Ireland and Samoa on November 9, 2013
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