Jeez, how quickly we cast our heroes aside. England had won nothing since 1966 and Clive delivered up the world cup, it could be that this was a tour too far but let us never forget that night in November 2003; I was in Patong for it and it will live with me forever.
The tabloids, as they do, will slaughter the guy but they were falling at his feet a couple of years ago. Maybe the whole Lions concept puts them on the back foot as soon as they get off the plane? How many touring sides play midweek games these days? One, the Lions.
They should have done better, they had massive resources and the best players we could put out there. Clive Woodward will pay the price and probably cast aside, certainly trashed. The Lions have been very well beaten by a great New Zealand team, the Lions tour will go to South Africa in four years with just as much expectation and excitement as this time, long may it continue.
