Lions Tour: Henry expected to name O'Driscoll at full back

Lions coach Graham Henry is expected to unveil his first major surprise of the tour when he names Irish centre Brian O'Driscoll at full back for the opening match.

Lions coach Graham Henry is expected to unveil his first major surprise of the tour when he names Irish centre Brian O'Driscoll at full back for the opening match.

Despite having two fullbacks in England's Iain Balshaw and Matt Perry, Henry will use O'Driscoll at number XV against Western Australia on Friday to help give other players a run-out, according to reports.

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