[tps_header]Brian O'Driscoll and Jamie Heaslip have both been dropped from the final test, no room even on the bench for either. A strange call indeed, but for O'Driscoll a man who many felt was a lock for the Captaincy, not to even have a part to play on the final Lions game of his career, no one saw this coming.[/tps_header]
To be honest I am in shock at BOD none selection. I am trying to think of a greater selection balls up...but I cannot. Wallaby's delighted.
— Matt Williams (@MattRCNM) July 3, 2013
The natural captain, the leader and still a very fine player. Along with POC The spiritual leaders of the group gone.Staggering decision.
— Matt Williams (@MattRCNM) July 3, 2013
I am feeling for my friend.Brian should not be undergoing this humiliation.Media reporting George Smith will be selected.Leadership
— Matt Williams (@MattRCNM) July 3, 2013
There must be some angry Irish out there waking up to see @BrianODriscoll not playing this weekend. #ShouldBeTheCaptain
— Dan Carter (@DanCarter) July 3, 2013
If Enda Kenny isn't ringing Warren Gatland and threatening to send out John Hayes in a helicopter gunship then he's no leader of mine.
— Colm Tobin (@colmtobin) July 3, 2013
Surprised Gatland hasn't included Katherine Jenkins, Tom Jones, Ryan Giggs or The Prince of Wales in the #LionsXV
— Brendan O'Sullivan (@brenos100) July 3, 2013
It's a brave call by Gatland but also wonder what it has done to morale in #lions squad? Bet lots of players, even some on XV, may not agree
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) July 3, 2013
BoD dropped from 23 but Vunipola survives. What, exactly, does Gatland think was the source of the problem last Saturday?!
— Tom English (@TomEnglishSport) July 3, 2013
Obviously totally gutted at being left out for deciding Test but all efforts go into preparing the boys to see it through. #seaofred
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) July 3, 2013
Lions team info. Sorry but you have just handed to series to Australia. 7 chances and still no real match winner
— David Campese (@Davidcampese11) July 3, 2013
BOD should have retired in May - this was no way for the greatest player of his generation to end his career - at the hands of a crap coach
— George Hook (@ghook) July 3, 2013
Gee dropping @BrianODriscoll out of the team is a huge call.. For mine, he has been the stand out unsung hero this series.. Defensively huge
— Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) July 3, 2013
I hope the @lionsofficial, sorry the Welsh Lions get smashed on the weekend. #Disgrace
— Trent Johnston (@Green23) July 3, 2013
Former Lions and Ireland hooker Keith Wood tells @bbc5live: "I'm very disappointed at the way I think the Lions tradition has been treated"
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 3, 2013
Shocked at @BrianODriscoll omission. Thought he was outstanding in the tour so far. Legend is a word used way too much. He truly is one.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) July 3, 2013
BOD is a surprise for sure @J00LZD Lions main problems were up front last week. No possession and No territory to launch a decent attack.
— Lawrence Dallaglio (@dallaglio8) July 3, 2013
So Wales v Australia it is then.. hope this rain stops the grass needs cutting Saturday morning
— Austin Healey (@IamAustinHealey) July 3, 2013
Leaving BOD out is a big call because of reputation but the team Gatland has picked is one of players who have been on form. #positive
— Gabby Logan (@Gabby_Logan) July 3, 2013
BOD not been at his best, but still incredible that in Warburton & O'Connell's absence, a player of his experience isn't required in 23
— Dan Roan (@danroan) July 3, 2013
BBC's Ian Robertson on BOD: "It's catastrophic leaving him out. He's still one of the top centres in world rugby. It's a massive mistake."
— Jacqui Oatley (@JacquiOatley) July 3, 2013
No BOD! I haven't been this shocked since Ned Stark was beheaded.
— Des Bishop ??? (@Desbishop) July 3, 2013
From 9 hours ago
Brian O'Driscoll, tipped to captain British and Irish Lions, hailed as "one of greatest players of last 30 years" http://t.co/IEeow399rP
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 2, 2013
Incredible range of opinions re Selection... Gatland will do his own explaining but "Ballsy" re Bod is an understatement
— Will Greenwood (@GreenwoodRugby) July 3, 2013
