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The 6'8" (2.03 m) O'Kelly, who made his international debut in 1997 against New Zealand , has become a talisman of the Irish side. He became Ireland's all-time Caps leader, surpassing Mike Gibson , on 12 February 2005 when he started in Ireland's Six Nations fixture against Scotland . O'Kelly not only earned his 70th cap, but scored Ireland's first try in the match, giving them a lead they never relinquished.

O'Kelly also played with the Lions on their 2001 tour of Australia , and had been named in the Lions squad for their 2005 Tour Of New Zealand , but aggravated a groin injury in training and was replaced by Simon Shaw .

Malcolm attended Templeogue College secondary school and wore his school socks during his appearance for the Barbarians. All the way back ´Logue.


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