Lydiate’s aiming for fresh Test glories

By PETER JACKSON
DAN Lydiate has vowed to join the massed ranks of Welsh back row contenders in Test rugby. After 18 months scarred by injury, the Ospreys blindside admits he faces ‘massive challenges’. But he is motivated by a hunger to prove himself again.
“Come September, I’ll be ready to rock and roll,’’ Lydiate said. “I don’t ever remember going into preseason fit, as in fully fit. I’m good to go.’’
Lydiate has not been seen in the Test arena since the final five minutes against the Springboks last year, a bicep injury e...

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