Kyle Sinckler has impressed on and off the field so far. But with their squad selection against the Auckland Blues, there are some British & Irish Lions players capable of winning over the local fansCrowd pleaser: Jack Nowell after winning the Premiership finalWith their selection for the match-up against the Auckland Blues, the British & Irish Lions have a fantastic opportunity to …Continue reading »
We run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in AucklandKey figure: Ken Owens will captain the Lions against the Blues. Photo: Getty ImagesWe run the rule over the squad picked for the second game of the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour, against the Blues in Auckland
We report on the Lions' official Maori welcome in Waitangi and pick a potential starting XV for the second game against the BluesThe challenge: Sam Warburton faces the Maori warriors in Waitangi. Photo: Getty ImagesWe report on the Lions' official Maori welcome in Waitangi and pick a potential starting XV for the second game against the Blues
The Lions made hard work of their first match on tour, against the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians.Man on a mission: Taulupe Faletau takes the ball up for the LionsThe Lions tour is officially underway, with the visitors turning in an error-strewn and frustrating display as they chugged to …Continue reading »
The Lions finally kick off the 2017 tour and for a few it is the chance to give coach Warren Gatland plenty to think about ahead of the TestsUpward trajectory: Ben Te'o is on a fast-track to a Test starting spotThe 2017 Lions tour kicks off within hours after what has seemed an interminable wait. With the Provincial Barbarians expected …Continue reading »
