O'Callaghan: Lions need to restore pride

The focus will be on the type of performance as well as the end result when the Lions play Manawatu tomorrow, according to Irish lock Donncha O’Callaghan.

The focus will be on the type of performance as well as the end result when the Lions play Manawatu tomorrow, according to Irish lock Donncha O’Callaghan.

After being comprehensively outplayed by New Zealand in their 21-3 defeat in Christchurch on Saturday coupled with a loss to the New Zealand Maori and some lacklustre showings against the provincial teams, the Lions desperately need to stamp their authority on a game against second division opponents, especially with the crucial second Test in Wellington just days away.

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