Jack Conan reveals video from Katie Taylor inspired Lions before second Test win

Jack Conan has revealed that an inspiring video from Irish boxing great Katie Taylor helped the British and Irish Lions find the resilience needed to close out their series against Australia.

Taylor, an Olympic gold medal winner and current undisputed world super lightweight champion, sent the good luck message to Andy Farrell’s squad in the build-up to Saturday’s second Test at Melbourne Cricket Club.

The 39-year-old’s words on the ability to dig deep turned out to be prophetic as the Lions emerged 29-26 winners after fighting back from an 18-point deficit.

“The video was unbelievably poignant and powerful. It spoke about being prepared to win with skill, but also being ready to win by will,” said Ireland number eight Conan, who like Taylor hails from Bray in County Wicklow.

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