The Ireland rugby captain leads the national team in Test matches and is typically selected from experienced players in the squad. Famous captains include Willie John McBride, who led Ireland during their golden era in the 1970s, Ciaran Fitzgerald who won the Triple Crown in 1982 and 1985, Paul O'Connell during the 2009 Grand Slam victory, and current captains who have steered recent successful campaigns including Brian O'Driscoll's legendary tenure.
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