O’Driscoll’s Lions heartbreak as recriminations continue

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL last night reflected on his Lions heartbreak - as Clive Woodward slammed the “amazing decision” not to quiz those responsible.

While O’Driscoll faces up to possible shoulder surgery and a lengthy lay-off, All Blacks pair Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu will not be pursued over a dangerous double spear-tackle which seriously injured the Lions skipper.

Television footage showed the pair tipping O’Driscoll headlong into the Jade Stadium turf, leaving him with a dislocated right shoulder and a Lions Test captaincy reign that lasted just 77 seconds.