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:
Bravo Ollie, Bravo.
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