With news today of Eoin O'Malley's injury-enforced retirement, several of the 25-year-old's Leinster team-mates have paid tribute on Twitter.
Absolutely brutal to see Eoin O'Malley having to retire. Very clever player & a great man to have in your dressing room. #Massiveloss
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) August 20, 2013
Gutted to see Eoin O'Malley have to retire due to injury.Incredible friend,player&teammate.#Seriousloss #chubo #Leinsterrugby #Irishrugby
— jamie heaslip (@jamieheaslip) August 20, 2013
Incredibly disappointed for my good friend and team mate Eoin O Malley on having to retire. He will be badly missed around the place!#cruel
— Sean O' Brien (@SeanOBrien1987) August 20, 2013
So gutted for Eoin O'Malley, a great friend and such a talented rugby player. Was a pleasure to play alongside.
#MassiveLoss— Fergus McFadden (@fergmcfadden) August 20, 2013
Terrible news about Eoin today. One of the best professionals in the squad and always a pleasure to play with. Massive loss to our squad.
— Ian madigan (@Ian_madigan) August 20, 2013
Gutted for Eoin O Malley, I'm gonna miss my next-door neighbour in the changing room big time, top player and top lad....
— Sean Cronin (@SeanCronin2) August 20, 2013
Really gutted to see Eoin O'Malley hang up his boots today. Really talented player, and an all round great guy.
— Mike Ross (@MikeRoss03) August 20, 2013
Very upsetting to see Eoin O'Malley having to retire,was destine for international rugby. A top man so he will achieve in life after rugby!
— Rob Kearney (@KearneyRob) August 20, 2013
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