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24th Nov 2014

Pic: Ollie Campbell did the nicest thing in the world for two Ireland rugby fans

Campbell gives away his tickets to two lucky fans

Kevin McGillicuddy

Ireland rugby hero gave up corporate box to two desperate fans

Ollie Campbell remains one of the greatest Irish rugby players of all time but he has even gone higher in our estimation after this story about his generosity emerged over the weekend.

With just minutes to go before kick off at the Aviva on Saturday, Alex Holden and his mate Andrew Pryor were desperate to get in to see Ireland face Australia.

They were hanging around outside when they asked a man if he would could sell them any tickets.

Well, he didn’t sell them tickets but he did give them two premium level sets where they ate and drank for free in the Eden box.

Alex’s Facebook post explains all below:

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Bravo Ollie, Bravo.