O'Driscoll will take centre stage at Croke Park on Saturday when he wins his 100th cap for his country.

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His latest work in progress is a submarine, complete with half-tonne propeller, that will take centre stage in a children's playground.

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The West Indian fell short of a century when he edged Liam Plukent through wicketkeeper Phil Mustard, leaving Sutton to take centre stage.

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But with the popularity of smartphones and tablet devices burgeoning, the quality of what we watch, read and share next year is going to take centre stage.

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"These are in reality sideshows in Washington that we have allowed to take centre stage in our country - and as conservatives, we are falling into the sideshow trap, " he said.

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The final action in the championship was suitably left for the Italians to take centre stage as they won gold in the men's 4x400m, but it was not without a fight from Britain's men.

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"RSPCA Dog of the Year is an opportunity for dogs which were once unwanted to take centre stage with their new owners and show just what fun and loving pets rescue dogs can make, " Mr Hancock added.

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