'I’m not far off': Ronan Kelleher banked positives from mixed Lions experience

Ronan Kelleher: Lions was a great experience. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Ronan Kelleher wouldn’t be the only Lion to hold mixed feelings about the summer’s tour to South Africa.

Being called up to the party remains a career highlight and, while losing the Test series isn’t exactly anything new for the finest players from these islands, the manner in which Warren Gatland’s side fell short of the Springboks has elicited plenty of regrets.