A year in the life of rugby star Brian O'Driscoll. Irish captain O'Driscoll is not only playing at the peak of his powers, and is widely acknowledged to be the best player in the northern hemisphere, but next summer he will be a member of the British and Irish Lions' tour to New Zealand. On current form, O'Driscoll is likely to lead the Lions squad. O'Driscoll is a hugely charismatic and glamorous sportsman whose appeal transcends the game of rugby.