Having Paul O’Connell around Lions group would be amazing, says Sam Warburton

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Sam Warburton believes Paul O’Connell would be an “amazing” addition to Warren Gatland’s staff on this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa.

The pair played together on O’Connell’s final Lions tour as a player in 2013 when back-rower Warburton led Gatland’s squad to a series victory over Australia and with the Munster second-row legend’s reputation blossoming after a maiden Six Nations campaign as Ireland forwards coach, the former Wales skipper believes his old touring team-mate would the fit the bill nicely with the head coach looking to augment his main coaching staff.