The alternative Lions XV that would also beat the Springboks

Star-studded and experienced, this alternative British & Irish Lions XV underlines the immense strength in depth available to Warren Gatland.

BACK-THREE:

• 15. Liam Williams (Wales)
• 14. Josh Adams (Wales)
• 11. Louis Rees-Zammit (Wales)

Not me looking at the Lions team having written a feature on Josh Adams for the first Test’s match-day programme… pic.twitter.com/XnI4TTxPKW

— A-P Cronje (@rugby_ap) July 21, 2021

CENTRES:

• 13. Bundee Aki (Ireland)
• 12. Owen Farrell (England)

Warren Gatland: 'Potential negativity' around Owen Farrell prevented me from selecting him as Lions captain https://t.co/kwG5IlWATh #rugbyunited

— #rugbyengland (@RugbyEng) July 14, 2021

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