O'Connell admits Lions had a 'nightmare'

Captain Paul O'Connell said that he hoped the Lions players would learn from their first experience together after putting in a "nightmare" performance after they struggled to victory over a Royal XV side in the opening match of their South African tour.

O'Connell admits Lions had a 'nightmare'

Captain Paul O'Connell said that he hoped the Lions players would learn from their first experience together after putting in a "nightmare" performance after they struggled to victory over a Royal XV side in the opening match of their South African tour.

“I think it’s a big wake-up call for us” O'Connell told Sky Sports 1.

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