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24th July 2021
12:50pm BST

Bundee Aki, Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw. (Credit: Sportsfile)[/caption]
O'Brien, having played with Henshaw for Leinster and Ireland, is convinced he will 'show up' against the Springboks and be one of the Lions' top performers.
Horgan feels that if that Lions backline, led by Henshaw, can get their game right, in defence and attack, that could be where the Test match is won.
"He has to carry massively, he has to be absolutely solid in defence and his work-rate has to be exceptional," says Horgan.
"All of those things, I'm saying right now, will happen. The other bit is he needs to be a little bit sophisticated with how he distributes the ball. You know how it is with that flying-up and flying-in defence, there are going to be chances to go over the top and around the back. "His kicking game might come into it... If he puts those other bolts on to the rest of his performance, which I know will be top quality, then it will be hugely influential. "Without that - and without over-stating it - I'm not sure the Lions can win."So, no pressure Robbie Henshaw. We talk about how the Test Series will be won up front and in the collisions. That platform will be crucial, but Dan Biggar and Henshaw together hold the key to keep the Springboks on their toes, and unlock their miserly defence. WATCH HORGAN & O'BRIEN TALK ABOUT HENSHAW HERE: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRtSN4clwmP/
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