Paul O'Connell never looked more Irish than during today's pool recovery session

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell led the charge into the swimming pool at Hotel Turismo this morning.

IRELAND CAPTAIN PAUL O’CONNELL led his teammates through their languid paces this morning in Argentina as the Test-playing members of the squad took part in a pool recovery session.

We know it has hardly been the sunniest of years in Ireland but the Munster lock stood out a mile at the Hotel Turismo. That is, until he was joined by his pasty Irish colleagues.

Paul O'Connell Paulie sporting the classic farmer's tan. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

The Ireland team during the pool recovery session Chris Henry (right) follows the leader while Simon Zebo does his own thing. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

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