These photos of Irish Six Nations heroes posing with their younger selves are a sight to behold

Get psyched up for the Six Nations action by checking out these photos of Irish rugby stars alongside their younger selves.

Following the roaring success of Irish Sports Stars posing with their Younger Selves, we've decided to turn back the clock on some of the members of past Ireland Six Nations squads.

However, it's important to note that Munster legends Peter Stringer and Donncha O'Callaghan were omitted from this list because of their starring role in our first effort.

So check out the the pics below and see the fascinating effects of Father time on these athletes. Watch as the hairlines get higher, the waistlines get bigger and the Paul O'Connells somehow become even more legendary.

Brian O'Driscoll: 2014 vs 2004

Paul O'Connell: 2015 vs 2003

Ronan O'Gara: 2014 vs 1997

Gordon D'Arcy: 2014 vs 1998

Stephen Ferris: 2014 vs 2006

Luke FitzGerald: 2014 vs 2006

Girvan Demspey: 2012 vs 2001

Tomás O'Leary: 2014 vs 2004

Marcus Horan: 2012 vs 2000

Shane Horgan: 2013 vs 2000

David Humphreys: 2013 vs 1994