O’Connell will be moving among his troops tonight, Henry Vth style, understanding the importance of a big, confident performance in Rustenberg. The opposition will be no BaaBaa XV, out to bobby dazzle, then fading when they have to dig in and fight. These are Afrikaaners, out to show their illustrious Blue Bull blooded compatriots that they should be the main event.
The Lions management have made a canny start to the tour selection process, blooding new kids like Earls but also seeing how a grizzled second row partnership like O’Connell and Shaw looks in the heat of battle.
Can’t wait, but will have to…
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