Emotional Geech defiant in defeat

AN emotional Ian McGeechan yesterday described Saturday’s second Test loss to South Africa as the lowest point of his long link with the brand, but defiantly predicted a victory in the third Test in Johannesburg.

As he did so, he also had what appeared to be a measured side-swipe at the organisation and performances of the disastrous 2005 tour to New Zealand when the Lions were overrun by New Zealand.

McGeechan insisted: “A lot of credibility has been restored, and I think the supporters have played a huge role in that as well. I have been on many Lions tours and I’ve never seen anything like it where there seemed to be a 50-50 split of support in the stadium.”