Rugby stars react to Paul O'Connell's retirement on social media

Brian O'Driscoll

@BrianODriscoll

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Really disappointing to see @Paul_OConnell having to retire. Sensational career in Red & Green. Simply irreplaceable.

British & Irish Lions

@lionsofficial

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"Live up to the jersey..." @Paul_OConnell, the master of the Lions team talk #ThanksPaulie #LionsNZ2017 amp.twimg.com/v/3aa68e52-a67…

Adam Jones

@adamjones3

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Good luck @Paul_OConnell with the retirement. Pleasure to play with you, not so much against! Crazy eyes in your team talks! #itsamaul

gethin jenkins

@gethinjenkins1

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Sad to see @Paul_OConnell retire, but what a legend on and off the field. Pleasure to share the same field with and against him.

Nick Easter

@nick_easter

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Sad to hear the great Paul O'Connell has retired from rugby. What a player & person. Huge name to play with or against#truegreat

Munster Rugby

@Munsterrugby

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Paul O’Connell has announced his retirement from rugby. #ThanksPaulie for a magnificent & trailblazing career!