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The Best Pictures Of Paul O'Connell's Last Home International

Conor O'Leary
By Conor O'Leary
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It was Paul O'Connell's last Ireland game in this country, and the ligind didn't disappoint. O'Connell was one of Ireland's best players, as per usual and Sportsfile were there to snap some brilliant photos of the great man.

Speaking of the incredible reception that he got, O'Connell said it was very nice but that he was a little embarrassed:

It was embarrassing a little bit when you’ve lost the game and it’s your first hit-out as well. I certainly felt a little bit rusty, it’s very hard to play as well as you’d like in your first start.

Here are the best photos of the giant O'Connell in his element, starting with his return to his home planet at the Captain's run yesterday:

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Awaiting Battle in the Tunnel:

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Jennifer Malone shows her appreciation for O'Connell's services to his country:

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The calm before the storm:

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Here. We. Go:

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O'Connell has always got his teammate's back:

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Time for a dance:

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Or has he seen something scary ?

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There were O'Connell's everywhere:

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Even his clothes couldn't contain him:

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Showing Eoin Reddan how to ruck:

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Faletau shows his appreciation for the big man:

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Looking uncomfortable as he begins the lap of honour:

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The hero allowing young Paddy to take the applause:

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Thank you Paulie

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Will we ever see the likes of his again?

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