Donncha delight at ‘biggest honour’

DONNCHA O’Callaghan isn’t easily knocked for six, but British and Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan managed to skittle him yesterday when he appointed him as captain of the team to meet the Southern Kings later today.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2009 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan, Port Elizabeth

An emotional O’Callaghan described the news thus: “It is the biggest honour I have ever had bestowed on me, and you must enjoy moments like this when you’re living out your dreams.”

He becomes the fourth 2009 Lions captain, following in the footsteps of tour leader Paul O’Connell, fellow Irishman Brian O’Driscoll and English prop Phil Vickery.

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