article_snippet: One of the other things is that Paul O'Connell doesn't assume every leadership responsibility, Paul O'Connell delegates and Paul O'Connell encourages and so that is one of the fantastic things for the coaches as well,'
article_snippet: the Irish Times means Jamie (Heaslip) has a definite role.
article_snippet: Jamie (Heaslip) has some particular things that Jamie (Heaslip) leads on, that Jonathan Sexton does, that Rob Kearney does, Peter O'Mahony, we have got a number of provincial leaders, Rory Best, who step up and take different roles of leadership. '
article_snippet: So I think of the best things about Paul O'Connell is that Jamie (Heaslip) doesn't try to carry the whole weight of leadership on Jamie (Heaslip) own shoulders.'
article_snippet: Paul O'Connell is incredibly driven to improve Paul O'Connell own performance and thereby leads others in doing that.'
article_snippet: Fly-half Sexton, who will win Paul O'Connell 50th cap against Wales, said Paul O'Connell's very presence, both on and off the field, is an inspiration. '
article_snippet: Paul O'Connell's an outstanding leader,' Jonathan Sexton said. '
article_snippet: When Paul O'Connell speaks to the squad during the week the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. '
article_snippet: Paul O'Connell know how important Paul O'Connell words are.'
article_snippet: Jonathan Sexton's predecessor and long-time team mate of Paul O'Connell, Ronan O'Gara added: 'Paul O'Connell is very, very special in terms of the ability to deliver the right message at the right time.'