British & Irish Lions coach Eddie O’Sullivan is convinced a fierce collision against Bay of Plenty next Saturday will lay the ideal foundations for a Test series win over New Zealand – and he is relishing the prospect.

British and Irish Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll has been rested for Monday’s Test against Argentina in order to make a symbolic appearance in the first game of the New Zealand tour on June 4.

CLIVE WOODWARD will seek to raise the contentious issue of international training days with the home nations in a bid to ensure the Lions head on their journey to New Zealand as the best prepared squad ever to leave these shores.

Clive Woodward will seek to raise the contentious issue of international training days with the home nations in a bid to ensure the British and Irish Lions head on their journey to New Zealand as the best prepared squad ever to leave these shores.