Ireland looking to make their own history in shadow of the Lisbon Lions

Paul O'Connell's touring party take on the hosts at the Estadio Nacional.

TUNNEL VISION: Scrum Coach Colm Tucker and Interim Head Coach Paul O'Connell at the Captain's Run at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor, Lisbon. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

The past holds sway at the Estadio Nacional on the outskirts of Lisbon. The marbled halls of its grand old entrance give way to a three-sided and otherwise old-fashioned bowl that would make for the perfect backdrop were someone to remake Escape to Victory.

The place reeks of history.