Rugby: O'Kelly's four-year wait is over

Malcolm O’Kelly set his sights on the 2001 Lions tour four years ago when witnessing his Ireland team-mate Jeremy Davidson steal the show in South Africa.

Rugby: O'Kelly's four-year wait is over

Malcolm O’Kelly set his sights on the 2001 Lions tour four years ago when witnessing his Ireland team-mate Jeremy Davidson steal the show in South Africa.

Davidson was one of the "bolters" of that 2-1 Test series victory over the Springboks, emerging as a player of genuine world class as his former London Irish team-mate watched in awe and more than a touch of envy.

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