Name of the game is we’re first among equals

THE 14 Irishmen, including the captain of the forthcoming British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa, are to be heartily congratulated for bringing such an honour to their country.

It is to be hoped they will ensure the correct name “British and Irish Lions” — or just “Lions” for short — is used by journalists, and not the British Lions as tends to be used in South Africa. They might also ensure due recognition is given to the Tricolour and our national anthem on an equal basis with the British flag and anthem. Some years ago an Irish player appeared in a paper in Durban wearing a Union Jack T-shirt. Let’s hope it won’t happen this time.

Brian P Ó Cinnéide