Gordon D’Arcy: No steeper rugby incline than a Lions tour
And facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is the ultimate test for any rugby team
Gerry Thornley: Experience the order of the day in Lions squad
There are significantly more hard-luck stories this time around, despite 41 selections
Leinster’s young guns earn draw in shoot-out with Opsreys
McGrath and Murphy inspire 14-man rally as home side run in three tries
Tommy Bowe ‘nervous but excited’ at prospect of emerging victorious in Lions series decider
Ireland international far from risk averse and at 29 this could be his last Lions tour
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