Legendary tag spurs O’Connell

PAUL O’CONNELL has revealed his burning desire for the 2009 British and Irish Lions to become legends.

Legendary tag spurs O’Connell

That quest begins in Rustenburg tomorrow when O’Connell leads the Lions against a Royal XV – opening opponents who should prove mere cannon-fodder for the tourists.

The 10-match trip will ultimately be judged on what happens in the Test series against world champions South Africa, starting at Durban’s ABSA Stadium on June 20.

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