O'Driscoll inspired by Johnson example

Lions skipper Brian O’Driscoll today vowed to “lead from the front” after being unveiled as tour captain – and admitted he would seek advice from predecessor Martin Johnson before departing for New Zealand.

O’Driscoll – who has led Ireland on a permanent basis since the 2003 World Cup - saw off competition from Lawrence Dallaglio and Paul O’Connell to land the most coveted job in British and Irish rugby.