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Ireland and Lions star Brian O'Driscoll to retire in 2014

Image: Brian O'Driscoll feels he still has plenty to give at both provincial and international level

Brian O'Driscoll says he will retire from rugby when his new contract expires at the end of next season.

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O'Driscoll admitted he was surprised at Ronan O'Gara's decision to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro, but believes he will form a good working relationship with Jonny Sexton at the Top 14 club. He said: "The boys have had an interesting relationship over the last few years but it's grown into a good friendship recently. The dynamic will work well over there." O'Driscoll also paid tribute to O'Gara, who retired as the record points scorer for Ireland and in the Heineken Cup. "There's very few guys that you'd be willing to put your life on but he's definitely one of them," he said. "He backed himself right to the very end and I think that confidence has stood to him over a fantastic career. "He is without a shadow of a doubt one of the better players I've ever played with." Watch every Lions game live and exclusive only on Sky Sports. To sign up or upgrade click here

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