Brian O'Driscoll is delighted with the British and Irish Lions' preparations ahead of the clash with South Africa.
Lions targeting first Test glory
Brian O'Driscoll is delighted with the British and Irish Lions' preparations heading into the Test series against South Africa.
The Lions head into the first Test against the world champions on a solid run of form having maintained their unbeaten run.
A proven force, the squad have forged a strong alliance which appeared to have been lacking in previous series.
Confident his side can mount a serious challenge this time, O'Driscoll feels the Lions finally have the right combination.
Targeting a first Test win, he said: "We are where we want to be.
Solid
"We have won all our games, our training has been good, the environment has been good.
"I think we are better equipped (than in 2005) to win the opening Test because the team is more together. We have more of an idea what we need to do.
"We need things to go right for us but I feel we have the capability to create a huge amount and the work rate and the mentality as well.
"I want to be part of a winning Lions series, I have said it from day one. I had no interest in touring and being part of a squad that lost the series. I have been there and done that.
"I would like to be part of a team that creates history and does something special. That starts on Saturday."
Ambition
Having skippered Ireland to the Grand Slam and winning the Heineken Cup, O'Driscoll has enjoyed a fruitful playing career.
Despite those honours, he admits there is still one thing missing as the Lions prepare to take on the world champions.
"This is where you want to be, this is the pinnacle of being a rugby player in Britain and Ireland, being down here against the world champions," he said.
"I won't over-think things. I will treat it like another Test match and try and enjoy the atmosphere as much as I can and play as best I can.
"We will play it seriously but we will play it with a smile on our face."
