Lions must learn from lesson of 2005 tour

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL insists the new British and Irish Lions coach must not repeat the key mistakes made by Clive Woodward on the 2005 tour to New Zealand.

The Lions are expected to confirm on Wednesday that Ian McGeechan will take charge of his fourth tour and attempt to repeat the famous 1997 series win over South Africa.

Three years ago Woodward tried to create a blueprint for future Lions success, using 51 players and 26 backroom staff, but came unstuck as the Lions were beaten 3-0 in the Test series.