Looking For Lions – Wales vs England
As the Six Nations decider between Wales and England fast approaches, there are still some Lions jerseys up for grabs. Here are five matchups that will shape Warren Gatland’s team.
As the Six Nations decider between Wales and England fast approaches, there are still some Lions jerseys up for grabs. Here are five matchups that will shape Warren Gatland’s team.
The two biggest risers from this week were fairly obvious, and predictable, but there were a couple cruel injury blows that could affect the final selection in eight weeks time.
Not too many movers and shakers this week, but a couple old hands revived their Lions chances, while some early favourites continue to fade into the grey area of uncertainty.
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What was supposed to be a big weekend for Lions candidates turned into a bit of a non-event. A few Scots put their hands up, but otherwise business as usual.
With some impressive performances and some not so much, there was plenty to digest for Gatland & Co. from this past weekend’s action. Here’s a rundown on who showed what.
Last but not least are the outside backs, the glory boys, the men entrusted with making the most of limited opportunities and most importantly putting points on the board.
By far the easiest position to pick for the squad is the centres. Four will travel, and the top four contenders are head and shoulder-pads above the rest of the competition.
With all expectations being that the Lions forwards will, for the most part, have their way with the Wallaby pack, the eyes of fortune then turn their way towards the halfbacks.
If the second row is an area of strength for the Lions, then the back row features an absolute embarrassment of riches.