Brian O'Driscoll picks no Irish in his Lions back-line

Wednesday, 13 January 2021 at 11:51

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byRugby Rucker

2005 Lions skipper Brian O’Driscoll has named the back-line he believes capable of defeating South Africa when the eagerly awaited Test series versus the Springboks in July.

The four-time Lions tourist and former captain didn't pick a single Irish player in his backline.

Brian O'Driscoll went through who he would pick:

BACK-THREE:

Stuart Hogg (Scotland), Anthony Watson (England), Jonny May (England);

"You look at the calibre, you want X-factor and guys who can win games on their own I look at 15 and 14 immediately in Hogg and Watson.

"On the left-wing Jonny May. It's probably become a bit cliched, the most improved player in world rugby, he's been that for a couple of years. I've been incredibly impressed with him."

CENTRES:

Jonathan Davies (Wales), Manu Tuilagi (England)

“Garry Ringrose is going to need a huge, huge year but the hard ground could suit him, but I think Jonathan Davies is the man in possession. I think that’s working in his favour even though he hasn’t shown any form because he hasn’t played since the World Cup."

Short and sweet from O'Driscoll on this selection: "Manu Tuilagi is at inside centre for me."