Wilko will add bite to Lions, says O’Driscoll

LIONS captain Brian O’Driscoll yesterday hailed the addition of Jonny Wilkinson to the touring party as a “big boost” to his side’s chances of glory in New Zealand.

Wilkinson was included as the 45th member of the Lions squad after proving he had fully recovered from the knee ligament damage.

Lions head coach Clive Woodward had omitted Wilkinson from the original squad but left the selection door open subject to the England fly-half proving his fitness.