How James Haskell reached his Lions destination with Dunedin diversion

Haskell has fond memories of playing for the Highlanders, who the Lions face on Tuesday, the ‘amazing’ experience helping the flanker to rebuild his careerIf anyone should know what to expect when the Lions play in Dunedin on Tuesday it is James Haskell. Five years ago he was living in the beachside suburb of St Clair and playing for the Highlanders as part of a personal odyssey which also involved stints in France and Japan. Choosing the road less travelled was the best decision he ever made.Far from being the death of his international career, it has proved the route to ultimate fulfilment. …