With Ireland's Six Nations Championship bid in virtual tatters after back-to-back defeats, Declan Kidney's decision to name Jamie Heaslip as permanent captain is a call which has backfired.
It was a surprise decision with 33-year-old Brian O'Driscoll expected to assume his captaincy responsibilities after missing the autumn internationals due to an injury.
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