Rugby pays tribute to O’Connell

The world of rugby has paid tribute to Paul O’Connell following the announcement on Tuesday of his retirement.

A Leader, a Lion, a Legend…#ThanksPauliehttps://t.co/gRLaev6dKv

— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) February 9, 2016

Really disappointing to see @Paul_OConnell having to retire. Sensational career in Red & Green. Simply irreplaceable. — Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) February 9, 2016

Sad that @Paul_OConnell has been forced to retire. Incredible career and great man. Would still make most teams on 1 leg! #ThanksPaulie — Rob Henderson (@robhendo13) February 9, 2016

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. — gethin jenkins (@gethinjenkins1) February 9, 2016

Pity that Paul O’Connell didn’t get to chose his exit from playing but fitting he finished in Green competing & leading as always #Legend — Bernard Jackman (@bernardjackman) February 9, 2016

Chapeau to @Paul_OConnell on an outstanding career and for being an equally good bloke.

— Brian Moore (@brianmoore666) February 9, 2016

Wishing @Paul_OConnell every success in retirement, an amazing leader & inspiration to a generation of future rugby players.

— Gordon D’Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) February 9, 2016