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Jess, 14, Bristol

Who has been your most annoying room-mate? And who is the biggest joker?

Without a doubt Peter Stringer. He's a menace.

He never sleeps, and he keeps throwing water bottles at whoever rooms with him.

Donnacha O'Callaghan and a number of other un-named individuals are also blessed with humour.


Graham, 29, Freiburg, Germany

I'm always intrigued to know how much effect a serious injury has on pace.

Do you feel your pace was affected by your leg fracture in 2003 (not that I've noticed, just curious!)?

As far as I have found there is no difference. It just takes a little time to build up confidence.

Now and again I would get a little twinge. But I get that normally after a game.


Dave, 25, Dublin

Do you think you will ever play for an Irish provincial side in the near future, like say, Leinster?

There have been rumours, but I was wondering what your feelings on the matter are.

I'm more likely to play against in the future than for them. I don't know to be honest.

If I was to come home, Leinster and Munster have a lot of talent in key positions so it might be me having to go to Ulster.

So I'm just not too sure. I'm very happy where I am at the minute.


Rita-Marie, 26, Dublin

I know you're probably mates with some of the Leinster players, but how do you feel playing against them - considering it's a very important game in the Heineken Cup?

And do you get on well with Johnno?

I get on great with Johnno. To be honest I have not had the time to think about the game with Leinster as obviously there are more pressing matters at the minute.

But I'm looking forward to it and it's always nice to play against your friends and there's bound to be a certain amount of banter.


Aileen, 34, Loughton

Who spends the most time effort styling their hair - Brain O'Driscoll or Shane Byrne?

I don't really follow their hair arrangements but I have to say that Shane is a very natty dresser and always looks well groomed.

A good advert for him would be for Pedigree Chum.

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Geordan's stats
Born: 19 April 1978
Height: 6ft 1in
Weight: 14st 8lbs
Club: Leicester Tigers
Position: Full-back
Ireland debut: 10 June 2000 v USA



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