Sam Warburton picks his Lions XV to face the Springboks

Saturday, 17 July 2021 at 19:55

byRugby Rucker

After the game, former Wales and Lions captain, Sam Warburton had a go on Sky Sports at picking his Test XV and it’s an interesting selection to say the least.

BACK-THREE:

15. Liam Williams (Wales)
14. Anthony Watson (England)
11. Josh Adams (Wales)

British & Irish Lions

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6:08 PM · Jul 10, 2021

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CENTRES:

13. Elliot Daly (England)
12. Bundee Aki (Ireland)

HALFBACKS:

10. Dan Biggar (Wales)
9. Conor Murray (Ireland)

FRONT-ROW:

1. Mako Vunipola (England)
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (England)
3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)

SECOND-ROW:

4. Maro Itoje (England)
5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)

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The Springboks were left no option but to send a strong side out to face the British & Irish Lions. In so many ways, this was exactly what Warren Gatland needed too. @SBarnesRugby breaks down the XV and who did their Test chances good and bad thetimes.co.uk/article/britis…

5:46 AM · Jul 15, 2021

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BACK-ROW:

6. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
7. Tom Curry (England)
8. Taulupe Faletau (Wales)

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2:00 PM · Jul 12, 2021

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