Sir, – The past week’s events have led to some serious introspective analysis by Irish rugby fans.
Instead of providing a magical sporting adventure, the Lions tour has provided a mechanism to land a cruel blow on our beloved rugby superstar. One clear point does emerge from the controversy: as a nation, we love Brian O’Driscoll far more than we love the Lions. This does not reflect the frailty or fickleness of Irish Lions’ supporters, this reflects the sheer level of respect for a man who has lifted the rugby hopes of a nation so supremely for so long. – Yours, etc,
BRIAN HAYES,
Desert,
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Clonakilty,
Co Cork.