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Warren Gatland Names His Lions Team
which players will get called up for the tournament?
Rugby fans and the rugby union media have been eagerly anticipating the announcement of the British and Irish Lions test team for their first clash against the Springboks. The match is set to take place at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, July 24th.
One of the most exciting stories heading into the game is the return of Alun Wyn Jones, who will captain the Lions after an incredible recovery from a dislocated shoulder sustained just 24 days ago.
When announcing the Lions squad, head coach Warren Gatland shared, “In my four Tours as a Lions coach, this was by far the hardest Test selection I have been involved in.”
To view the British and Irish Lions team for the match, click here.
What are your thoughts on the squad selected? Do you agree with Warren Gatland’s choices and the decisions made by his coaching staff? Share your opinions on the British Lions Test team as they prepare for this much-anticipated showdown against the Springboks!
choosing the side for the first game
Warren Gatland and his coaching staff had the advantage of a mostly fit and available British and Irish Lions squad for the highly anticipated opening game. Notable selections include Owen Farrell, who is set to start from the bench, and Sale Sharks’ Tom Curry, who will make his Lions test debut.
Meanwhile, Josh Adams of Wales may feel unlucky if he misses out on the starting lineup, given his impressive performances in all the warm-up games. The Lions starting 15 features a balanced mix of players, with six English, three Welsh, three Irish, and three Scottish players.
For the Springboks, their World Cup-winning captain, Siya Kolisi, will return to lead the team after recovering from COVID-19.
What are your thoughts on the British and Irish Lions squad selection? Will this line-up deliver a strong performance against the Springboks?
will you be watching the game live?
The highly anticipated match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports at 17:00 BST, giving rugby union fans the perfect opportunity to tune in and catch all the action.
Many fans will head to their local rugby club to enjoy the game, gathering with fellow rugby members and friends to share the excitement.
Where will you be watching this thrilling rugby showdown? Whether at home or your favourite rugby club, make sure you don’t miss a moment of the live coverage on Sky Sports!
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