Donal Lenihan: At the very least, the Lions need to test the waters. They must attempt to play

That mental toughness is set to be challenged once again, this time with issues more familiar in nature, writes Donal Lenihan

British & Irish Lions Captain Alun Wyn Jones speaks to the team after the second Test. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Master the mental challenge first

The last week on any tour is challenging at the best of times. It’s seven weeks now since the bones of the Lions squad assembled for their pre-tour camp in Jersey without any guarantee that the tour would go the full distance.