4 February 2011

Rugby aces presented with cars

Irish rugby captain, Brian O'Driscoll, has been presented with a new Lexus RX Hybrid prior to the national team leaving for the start of the Six Nations against Italy in Rome.

The RX Hybrid is the flagship model of the Lexus range of luxury hybrids, delivering impressive fuel economy. Brian has been a long standing brand ambassador for Lexus Ireland and has driven a number of Lexus models in the past.

Meanwhile Leinster and Ireland player Sean O'Brien will drive a new Kia Sportage for the next two years.

Sean joins other famous Ambassadors for Kia including tennis stars Rafa Nadal and Kim Clijsters. Kia Motors Corporation is the major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA and UEFA.

Sean O'Brien is pictured above taking delivery of his new Sportage at his home ground Tullow Rugby Club from Kia Motors Ireland MD James Brooks.