But dig deeper. O'Driscoll is probably the quickest player in world rugby over 15 metres. His killing speed off the mark cuts defences to ribbons, leaves big names for dead, makes room for others. So many options. Sizzling defence-shredding pace and every trick in the book.
Opponents are immediately on the back foot.
The ultimate team man, O'Driscoll also retains his instinctive flair. Genius does its own thing, talent does what it can. And what confidence. Just popped the ball into fresh air. A conjuring trick.