Kearney: series win still on the cards

IRELAND full-back Rob Kearney, who realised a lifetime ambition when coming on for the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday, believes a Test series victory is still possible.

Their recovery on Saturday, from 19 points adrift with just 12 minutes left to finish a gripping contest camped deep inside Springboks territory, at least gives them hope.

A disappointed Kearney promised this squad won’t throw in the towel and said the Springboks had not yet felt the full brunt of his team’s aggression, particularly from the midfield combination of Brian O’Driscoll and Jamie Roberts.