Malcolm O'Kelly

Malcolm O'Kelly (born 19 July 1974 in Chelmsford, England) is an Irish rugby player who currently plays as a lock for Ireland internationally and Leinster at club level.

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19 July - 1974 - Chelmsford - England - Irish - Rugby - Lock - Ireland - Leinster

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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.

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1997 - New Zealand - Mike Gibson - 12 February - 2005 - Six Nations - Scotland

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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.

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Lions - 2001 - Australia - 2005 - Tour of New Zealand - Simon Shaw

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