McGeechan keeping options open

IAN McGEECHAN has underlined a commitment to select “what we see in front of us” for the British and Irish Lions’ Test series showdown against world champions South Africa.

The Lions spotlight falls on another batch of first-time tour starters in today’s appointment with the Cheetahs at Vodacom Park.

Wing Leigh Halfpenny, centre Luke Fitzgerald and lock Donncha O’Callaghan are among those who feature as head coach McGeechan carries out his desire to involve the entire squad during an intense opening week’s action.