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Who captained Ireland in the Six Nations decider at Lansdowne Road?

Brian O'Driscoll. Before this game, O'Driscoll had a super run as captain, as he captained Ireland to an unbeaten 11 games which included Australian and French scalps.

Ireland finished third in the Six Nations?

False. Ireland finished a very credible second.

In the Six Nations decider, Ireland fielded three players in the back line from which province?

Leinster. Ireland's Leinster representatives on the day were Girvan Dempsey, Brian O'Driscoll, and Denis Hickie, with the others being David Humphreys(Ulster), Geordan Murphy(Leicster), and Kevin Maggs(Bath)

How many points did Ireland accumulate in the Six Nations?

8. Victories over Scotland, Wales, Italy, and France, gave Ireland 8 points and second place.

Ronan O'Gara was Ireland's top points scorer in the 6 nations?

False. The correct answer here is in fact David Humphreys, who will be best remembered for a superb performance against the French at lansdowne road.

During the 6 Nations, speculation was mounting about Ronan O'Garas' rugby future. Did he leave in 2003 to play American football?

n. The rumours were true but rather short lived, as O'Gara continued to play rugby.

Ireland were mauled by the world champions in Australia. Who was man of this match?

George Gregan. George Gregan had a super game, as he bagged 2 tries in a superb all-round performance on a day to forget.

Who were Ireland's captains missing from the tour?

Brian O Driscoll & Keith Wood. Both were soarly missed versus Australia.

Who captained Ireland on the tour?

Reggie Corrigan. The experienced Leinster captain did a fine job considering certain happenings.

How many points did Ronan O'Gara help himself to, in the sweltering heat versus Samoa in the final game?

32. Yes, O'Gara helped himself to a personal record points tally which included 2 tries and a fabulous drop goal from 50 yards, and silenced his critics as well as putting himself in the frame for a regular place in the team for the World Cup.