O'Driscoll keen to stay on at Leinster

The 35-year-old, who has been at the club for 15 years, has a maximum of three games left to go in his long and distinguished career, with the former Ireland captain now looking to pass his knowledge to the rest of the squad.

"I've had a few discussions about some involvement in the club and I hope that would be possible because it's a huge passion of mine," O'Driscoll told the Irish Times ahead of Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Edinburgh at the RDS Arena.

"From my point of view it would be nice to have an involvement of some sort. Nothing has been formally discussed, just briefly mentioned.

"From my end all I can say is that if I felt as though I could add value in some capacity to the club, I would love to and I'd be honoured to be still involved.

"A complete break would be hard. I want to break away from the day-to-day scheduling but I would love to be able to come in on my terms and help out if it was needed."

Having secured a second Six Nations title with Ireland earlier this year, rumours had suggested that O'Driscoll might look to extend his playing career beyond this season.

But with his trophy cabinet already filled with league titles, European Cup medals and individual accolades, the former British & Irish Lion is now looking for pastures new.

"I'll always want Leinster to do well, it's a passion of mine," added O'Driscoll. "It's been a part of my whole adult life and I'll always be a Leinster supporter whether I have an involvement or not.

"I'll always shout at the telly when they're playing and I'll always want them to do well."

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