British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has made a number of changes to his side to face the All Blacks in the must‑win second test in Wellington on Saturday.
Gatland has promoted his tour captain Sam Warburton to the starting side at blindside flanker after leaving him on the bench in the first test against the All Blacks in Auckland.
Lock Maro Itoje has also been promoted to the starting XV alongside Welsh big man Alun Wyn Jones.
In the backline, Irish first five Johnny Sexton will start in the number 10 jersey forcing Owen Farrell who started at 10 in the first test to second five.
The change at first and second five means Ben Te’o moves to the bench despite putting in an impressive performance against his opposite Sonny Bill Williams in the first test.
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The British and Irish Lions lost the first test against the All Blacks in Auckland 30‑15 and must win Saturday’s match at Wellington stadium to have a chance at winning the three‑test series.
The All Blacks play the Lions at 7.35pm this Saturday in the second test match.
Source: stuff.co.nz
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