O'Kelly - brilliant in the line-out. (Allsport)

An athletic second-row forward, very much in the modern mould, O'Kelly made his debut against New Zealand on 15th November 1997.

Since then his consistent displays have earned him rave reviews and a place on the Lions tour of Australia.

Brilliant in the line-out, O'Kelly has earned a reputation for stealing the ball on the opponents' throw and is one of the most efficient players in his position anywhere in the world.

Mobile in the loose, O'Kelly is very much a player to watch as Ireland look to continue on their upward curve.