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Former Ireland and British Lions flanker Stephen Ferris says writing his autobiography helped him come to terms with his retirement after he was forced to put a stop to his playing days in 2014; aged just 29.

Ferris - who won 35 caps for Ireland - discusses how he dealt with his retirement and his friendship with golfer Rory McIlroy.

However, the 30-year-old began by telling Sportsworld's Sarah Mulkerrins how he's still keeping in-touch with the current team ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Picture: Stephen Ferris (credit: Getty)