O'Driscoll facing surgery after horror tackle

Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll is likely to require surgery on the shoulder he dislocated against New Zealand yesterday.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2005 - 13:17

Lions captain Brian O’Driscoll is likely to require surgery on the shoulder he dislocated against New Zealand yesterday.

The Irish star lasted less than 90 seconds of the opening Test in Christchurch, which ended in a humiliating 21-3 defeat for Sir Clive Woodward’s side.

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