Hastings backs O'Driscoll for Lions captaincy

British & Irish Lions legend Gavin Hastings backed Brian O’Driscoll as the man to lead the Lions to tour South Africa in 2009.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2008 - 12:09

British & Irish Lions legend Gavin Hastings backed Brian O’Driscoll as the man to lead the Lions to tour South Africa in 2009.

Hastings said: “You have to pick someone who is respected by his peers and who is likely to have a regular starting berth in the team and, for me, Brian is that man.

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