ODriscolls contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union expires in the summer and English and French clubs are queueing up to lure away one of the northern hemispheres most exciting talents.

The 25-year-old has insisted he will not give his future any thought until after the final RBS 6 Nations match of the season with Scotland this weekend, when ODriscoll could become only the seventh man to lead Ireland to the Triple Crown.

But when he does sit down to consider his options, OSullivan is hoping his star man will choose longevity over hard cash.

The life of a rugby player in Ireland is a good one, he said.

They may make more money overseas but their careers are likely to be shorter because of the demands that are being made on them.

Brian wants to stay in Ireland. Its not a bad place to live and it is where his friends and family are.

He doesnt want to leave Ireland and I dont think he will.

ODriscoll announced his arrival in sensational style with his hat-trick against France in Paris four years ago and has since established himself as the most lethal broken-field runner in the modern game.

He has played in two World Cups, been on a Lions tour, become captain of his country and is on the brink of winning his 50th cap, said OSullivan.

At such a young age that is a hell of an achievement but for Brian it is not really a surprise.

I dont think he will be happy until he has gone a lot further. He is without doubt one of the finest players Ireland have ever produced and he if he can get to the 100-cap mark he will.

If ODriscoll did hit the century mark, it would eclipse the national-team record of 69, currently held by legendary centre Mike Gibson, and should he continue at his present average of a try every two games, the Dublin-born star would extend his own try-scoring record of 24 to almost unbreakable proportions.

Milestones do mean a lot to me, he admitted.

It is a big honour to play 50 times for your country as Im sure anyone who has gone before me will testify.

Once you reach a target like that you want to play as many times as you can. Now we have moved into a very selfish phase where we dont just want caps, we want to win them by being part of a successful side.