Jaime standing up for Tyrion [Spoilers]
I have always wondered how it would have gone if it was actually Jaime who stood up for Tyrion in the trial by combat instead of Oberyn. Of course, Oberyn fighting the mountain was much better as far as the story is considered.
However, if it had been Jaime, how would it have turned out? Neither Tywin nor Cersei would want Jaime to die. From what I know, its certain that he will come out of it alive and I am sure Jaime will fight till death or victory. I am not a book reader and I am not sure whether there is a more credible reason for Jaime not standing up in the books.
In the show, the reason they have given is just that he is terrible with his left hand. But I think Jaime merely standing up for Tyrion would have saved him.
What do you guys think? Is there something I am missing?