Mad Hatter's box: Ronan O'Gara

How much is a large sliced pan? "Is it about 80p. I'm not sure

How much is a large sliced pan? "Is it about 80p. I'm not sure. I'm more of a washing powder and toothpaste man when I go shopping. I still spend a fair bit of time at my parent's house."

What's your nickname? "Well I suppose officially it's Rog (Ronan O'Gara). I'm also known as AHS (above his station) and just recently LA O'Gara, because I cleaned Peter Clohessy out at cards and had enough to buy a flight to Los Angeles."

Loaded or Rugby World magazine? "I would have little interest in either but I suppose if I was asked to pick one I would have to go for Rugby World.

How would you improve rugby to make it a more entertaining sport? "It's a bit of a cliche but I would like to see it switched to the summer months when ground conditions are better, making it easier to play. That and the introduction of female referees."

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Favourite line from a movie? "I need your boots, your clothes and your motorcycle." Arnold Schwartznegger from the Terminator movie. It's really Donnacha O'Callaghan's favourite saying, but I can't think of anything at the moment."

Pre-match meal? "Chicken and pasta, potato, ice cream and bananas. It's not really our choice. Kind of set menu stuff."

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer