Lions keep O'Sullivan waiting

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan faces an anxious waiting game over the fitness of Lions forwards Paul O’Connell and Simon Easterby for a tough autumn Test schedule.

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan faces an anxious waiting game over the fitness of Lions forwards Paul O’Connell and Simon Easterby for a tough autumn Test schedule.

Lions skipper Brian O’Driscoll has, as expected, already been ruled out of November appointments with New Zealand, Australia and Romania while he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery.

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