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Published 10:02 12 Apr 2016 BST
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Ashton does tries. It is in his blood. Whatever the place, time and circumstance, he usually delivers.
Having missed out on the Six Nations due to suspension - for a dangerous tackle on Luke Marshall - this was another reminder of Ashton's undoubted class. O'Driscoll said:
"Ashton is the most selfless player I know.
"He may not be popular in parts of this country, but he would be very popular amongst his team-mates."
That type of description will be music to the ears of England coach Eddie Jones.
As well as delivering a defence-splitting masterclass and registering 108 on the show's 'Smash-o-meter', O'Driscoll also paid the ultimate tribute to Ashton.
Still got it? The athleticism is there, no doubt, but perhaps hanging onto the ball is the best way to go.Are you watching @ChrisAshton1? @BrianODriscoll recreates the 'Ash Splash' in the #RugbyTonight studio. pic.twitter.com/nxE0AXeY2Q
— Rugby Tonight (@RugbyTonight) April 11, 2016


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