Brian O'Driscoll bid a fairytale farewell in his last home international
An Italian fan with a cool beard and a bad habitThe man of the moment, Brian O'Driscoll, leaves the team hotel before the gameAll set for the game - Fans gather outside the AvivaMemorabilia on sale outside the groundBrothers in arms - Irish and Italian fans in good spirits at Lansdowne RoadBrian O'Driscoll led the team out to a packed stadiumJohnny Sexton opened the scoring with a try in the sixth minuteRory Best is tackled by Italy’s Leonardo GhiraldiniBrian O'Drsicoll gets a pass away to let Johnny Sexton in for Ireland's first tryRob Kearney is stopped in his tracks by Lorenzo CittadiniItalian players celebrate Leonardo Sarto's tryAndrew Trimble touched down just before half-time after a majestic pass from Brian O'DriscollPaul O'Connell carries for Ireland under fierce Italian pressureBrian O'Driscoll is congratulated by his long-time Ireland teammate Ronan O'GaraCian Healy scored Ireland's third try of the afternoonBrian O'Driscoll, who set up three tries, left to a standing ovation with just under 20 minutes to playSean Cronin showed remarkable pace to cross for a late tryJonathan Sexton bagged a brace of tries in a performance that belied concerns his thumb injury would hamper himFergus McFadden also got in on the scoring, touching down for a late tryAfter the match, Brian O'Driscoll was awarded his record 140th international cap
