Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has been chosen to take over from Alun Wyn Jones as captain of 2021 The British & Irish Lions after the Wales legend was ruled out of the tour.
Is Owen Farrell in the Lions squad?
Dan Biggar and Owen Farrell were selected at fly-half alongside Finn Russell who is one of eight Scotland players named, the most Scots on a Lions tour since 1993. Russell has been managing an Achilles problem and, while he will remain with the squad, Harlequins’ Marcus Smith has now been called up as injury cover.
Who is the vice captain of the Lions?
With Alun Wyn Jones nailed on as skipper and Maro Itoje likely to be both his Test partner and vice-captain, Tadhg Beirne has done enough this year to ensure a place as the ‘utility’ forward covering both blindside and lock.
How many Welsh players are on the Lions squad?
Ten Welsh Lions have been selected, including winger Louis Rees-Zammit after a superb Six Nations campaign. The other Welsh Lions to be selected are Josh Adams, Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies, Liam Williams, Taulupe Faletau, Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Ken Owens.
Where can I watch Lions team announcement?
The announcement will be streamed live on our social media channels, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, as well as on the Official Lions Rugby App and website LionsRugby.com.
What channel will the British Lions be on?
The British & Irish Lions tour 2021 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports TV and online this summer but there is also strong terrestrial coverage.
Why is Bundee AKI not in Irish squad?
Bundee Aki, for so long a spiritual leader on the pitch for Connacht, has been temporarily silenced in training this season. The vocal and energetic Ireland centre was asked to stay quiet at sessions earlier in the year to enable Connacht coaches to monitor the response from other players.
Why is Jonny may not in the Lions squad?
Jonny May was “frustrated” by the lack of attacking opportunities in the Six Nations that led to him missing out on British & Irish Lions selection, according to his coach at Gloucester.
How many Welsh players are from the British Lions?
Head coach Warren Gatland has named 10 Welsh players in his 37-strong British and Irish Lions squad to tackle the Springboks this summer.
Who will be the next Lions captain?
On Wednesday morning, confirming what has long being speculated, the British & Irish Lions announced Warren Gatland as Lions head coach. The New Zealander, who in March led Wales to a third Grand Slam in his tenure there, will lead the Lions on the 2021 tour to South Africa.
Who is captain of Lions today?
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones: ‘To be sitting here now is very, very special’
Is Sexton in the Lions squad?
Johnny Sexton will not be playing for the Lions because he was not called up to the squad. And Warren Gatland suggested this was because of his injury problems.
Who is the youngest ever British Lions player?
LONDON (Reuters) – Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit became the youngest player selected in the British and Irish Lions squad in more than half a century when he was included on Thursday in Warren Gatland’s touring party for South Africa.
Who is the youngest ever Lions player?
Stuart Hogg finally became a Test Lion in South Africa on his third British & Irish Lions Tour which came shortly after his 29th birthday.