Video: Paul O'Connell had a great response when asked about his being Ireland's sexiest rugby player 8 years ago

Video: Paul O'Connell had a great response when asked about his being Ireland's sexiest rugby player

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Patrick McCarry

Rob Kearney surely wants a recount.

Thomas Niblock of BBC Northern Ireland may not have asked Paul O'Connell this if he had not led his team to a vital win over England.

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The Irish captain was voted the country's sexiest rugby player, early last week, after a poll by an online dating agency.

Asked for his reaction to the vote, O'Connell's response was good-natured.

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