Hamish Watson has been replaced by Justin Tipuric in the starting line-up for this Saturday’s clash with Japan at BT Murrayfield Stadium for The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup.
The Scottish loose forward suffered a concussion in training yesterday and will begin the graduated return-to-play protocol.
The Lions take on Japan at 3pm, live on Channel 4 in the first game of their 2021 Tour.
When is the Lions vs Japan?
Saturday, June 26.
What time is Lions vs Japan kick-off?
3pm BST.
What TV channel is Lions vs Japan on?
Channel 4!
THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS vs JAPAN – The Vodafone Lions 1888 Cup
15. Liam Williams (Scarlets, Wales) #833
14. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby, Wales)
13. Robbie Henshaw (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) #824
12. Bundee Aki (Connacht Rugby, Ireland)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
10. Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) #821
9. Conor Murray (Munster Rugby, Ireland) #790
1. Rory Sutherland (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
2. Ken Owens (Scarlets, Wales) #829
3. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
4. Iain Henderson (Ulster Rugby, Ireland) #808
5. Alun Wyn Jones – Captain (Ospreys, Wales) #761
6. Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby, Ireland)
7. Justin Tipuric (Ospreys, Wales) – Back row #786
8. Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby, Ireland)
Replacements:
16. Jamie George (Saracens, England) #819
17. Wyn Jones (Scarlets, Wales)
18. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) #818
19. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, England) #826
20. Taulupe Faletau (Bath Rugby, Wales) #779
21. Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
22. Owen Farrell (Saracens, England) #780
23. Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, England) #816
Warren Gatland's standby player for each position
#BACK-THREE:
- 15. Hugo Keenan (Ireland)
- 14. Jack Nowell (England)
- 11. Jonny. May (England)
#CENTRES:
- 13. Henry Slade (England)
- 12. Jonathan Davies (Wales)
#HALFBACKS:
- 10. Johnny Sexton (Ireland)
- 9. Tomos Williams (Wales)
#FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Ellis Genge (England)
- 2. Ronan Kelleher (Ireland)
- 3. Tomas Francis (Wales)
#SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Jonny Gray (Scotland)
- 5. James Ryan (Ireland)
#BACK-ROW:
- 6. Josh Navidi (Wales)
- 7. Sam Underhill (England)
- 8. Billy Vunipola (England)
