We must take some blame, says O'Connell

Paul O’Connell tonight claimed the Lions had to take collective responsibility for their miserable New Zealand tour which culminated in a Test series whitewash.

The finger of blame will inevitably point at head coach Clive Woodward following a €13m box-office flop when the All Blacks posted three emphatic Test match victories – 21-3, 48-18 and 38-19.