Flanker Peter O’Mahony will captain the British and Irish Lions in the first Test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
View the Lions XV HERE
View the All Blacks XV HERE
Here’s how social media reacted:
Really excellent, attacking selection, v strong bench headed by Sexton/Mario last 30 mins Lions can up the pace – well done Warren Gatland https://t.co/tZE6Ku3tuV
— Sir Clive Woodward (@CliveWoodward) June 21, 2017
Great shout having @SanjayWills at 15. Strong call. Daly a good shout too. No Itoje not sure…. They rest strong as f**k….
— Brian O’Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) June 21, 2017
Really like the look of that @lionsofficial squad for the 1st test – some big calls but the right calls.
— Mark Cueto (@Mark_Cueto) June 21, 2017
Like the look of this @lionsofficial 23 So glad they have picked @SanjayWills Strong bench excited to see @KyleSinckler get out there!
— Adam Jones (@adamjones3) June 21, 2017
Your OFFICIAL #LionsNZ2017 1st Test #NZLvBIL Commemorative Team Sheet: pic.twitter.com/QnRyGMq0je
— Eggchasers Podcast (@RugbyPodcast) June 21, 2017
I’m one of Gatland’s biggest critics. But that is a very good team selection
— Robert Rees (@Rreesrugby) June 21, 2017
— Jeremy Guscott (@JeremyGuscott) June 21, 2017
20 years and I’ve barely mentioned it …. #seeya #oldrecord #lionspride https://t.co/iLUPCXuEBA
— Matt Dawson (@matt9dawson) June 21, 2017
All the other home nation fans debating the merits of their players selection whilst we look on like Gerard pic.twitter.com/uKw0zLjY6D
— Graham Love (@GLove39) June 21, 2017
“#LionsNZ2017 fans should be buzzing for the weekend, because there’s a real opportunity”@Matt9Dawson on Gatland’s selection: pic.twitter.com/1e8K3ZodU6
— BBC 5 live Sport (@5liveSport) June 21, 2017
Huge congrats to @elliotdaly who starts for @lionsofficial in the first test against the @AllBlacks! #LionsNZ2017 https://t.co/htFPkx8bef
— Wasps (@WaspsRugby) June 21, 2017
Peter O’Mahony is one of the good guys, you’d struggle to find better leadership than his during this difficult season at Munster. Class.
— Laura-Jane Jones (@MissLJJ) June 21, 2017
Lions with a few curveballs too. Good that Liam Williams has had one game on tour at 15.
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) June 21, 2017
My Lions 1st Test ;
Good;
•Daly starts
•Front row
•POM as Capt.Bad;
•SW > CJ on the benchUgly;
•Itoje not starting— #RugbyToulon (@rugbytoulon_) June 21, 2017
My Lions 1st Test ;
Good;
•Daly starts
•Front row
•POM as Capt.Bad;
•SW > CJ on the benchUgly;
•Itoje not starting— #RugbyToulon (@rugbytoulon_) June 21, 2017
My Lions 1st Test ;
Good;
•Daly starts
•Front row
•POM as Capt.Bad;
•SW > CJ on the benchUgly;
•Itoje not starting— #RugbyToulon (@rugbytoulon_) June 21, 2017
Your @lionsofficial Captain for the First Test.
Remarkable achievement @peterom6. #AllForOne #rugbyunited #NZLvBIL pic.twitter.com/NZ2Sxq5g1l
— #rugbyireland (@RugbyIre) June 21, 2017
I do like @nowellsy15 and @elliotdaly playing. And I think @lionsofficial will win first test. There I’ve said it.
— Jonathan Davies OBE (@JiffyRugby) June 20, 2017
Gats is the man! Massive balls. https://t.co/xJkfejgYiJ
— David Flatman (@davidflatman) June 21, 2017
Now that’s a great looking @lionsofficial team!!!
— Richard Hibbard (@richardhibbard2) June 21, 2017
brave Lions selections. Williams , Daly but would have him at 13 & North in. Experience of AWJ – think Itoje’s power will be missed
— Will Carling (@willcarling) June 21, 2017
You’ve seen the teams, who leaves Eden Park with the victory in Saturday’s first Test? #LionsNZ2017
— BT Sport Rugby (@btsportrugby) June 21, 2017
Never in doubt @elliotdaly 👊👊 cannot wait #Lions https://t.co/lfMqX8IjGr
— Dan Robson (@d_jrobson) June 21, 2017
I do like the look of the lions team 👌 back 3 with some serious steps and wheels hope they get some ball to show them #lions1sttest
— matt banahan (@mattbanahan1) June 21, 2017