O'Callaghan to captain Lions

Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan has been given the honour of leading the British & Irish Lions against Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2009 - 13:11

Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan has been given the honour of leading the British & Irish Lions against Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

Keith Earls, Luke Fitzgerald and Gordon D'Arcy are also included in a clear sign that none of them will be considered for a starting position in the first test on Saturday.

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