Bundee Aki during Lions training at the UCD Bowl – his battle with Sione Tuipulotu for the No 12 jersey is set to be box-office. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
When Andy Farrell was announced as the Lions head coach last year, his famous ‘hurt arena’ speech from the previous tour to Australia inevitably came up in conversation.
“I’ve grown up since. It won’t be as dramatic [this time]. No film-star roles from myself,” Farrell said.