O'Connell impressed with reaction to defeat

Paul O’Connell tonight took stock of the Lions’ defeat against New Zealand Maori – and claimed it could be a “landmark game” during their 11-match tour.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2005 - 16:21

Paul O’Connell tonight took stock of the Lions’ defeat against New Zealand Maori – and claimed it could be a “landmark game” during their 11-match tour.

Irish star O’Connell is on the bench for tomorrow’s appointment with Wellington, when Lions boss Sir Clive Woodward parades a near Test-strength side.

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