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BRITISH & IRISH LIONS SQUAD
2017 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS PROFILES
Squad pro les correct at the start of the
DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 – for updates, visit
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RORY BEST
HOOKER
UNION: Ireland
TEAM: Ulster
DOB: 15.08.82
HEIGHT: 1.80m
WEIGHT: 105kg
CAPS: 104 (Ireland)
LIONS RECORD: 2013, Australia (0 Test, 4 non-Test)
A stalwart of the Irish side, Rory helped his countrymen to consecutive Six Nations titles and, of course, to victory over the All Blacks.
KRISTIAN DACEY
HOOKER
UNION: Wales
TEAM: Cardi Blues
DOB: 25.07.89
HEIGHT: 1.88m
WEIGHT: 119kg
CAPS: 4 (Wales)
LIONS RECORD: Debut tour
Managed to get on the scoresheet for Wales even when they lost 40-7 to the Chiefs last year. Played against Tonga in Auckland before being called up to the Lions squad.
JAMIE GEORGE
HOOKER
UNION: England
TEAM: Saracens
DOB: 22.10.90
HEIGHT: 1.80m
WEIGHT: 108kg
CAPS: 17 (England)
LIONS RECORD: Debut tour
Multi-talented Jamie made his mark for England in the Test series against Australia, setting up Owen Farrell with a grubber kick, and scoring too. Key for both club and country.
KEN OWENS
HOOKER
UNION: Wales
TEAM: Scarlets
DOB: 03.01.87
HEIGHT: 1.83m
WEIGHT: 108kg
CAPS: 50 (Wales)
LIONS RECORD: Debut tour
Was one of the stars of the Welsh Six Nations campaign, and impressed so much he was short-listed for player of the championship. Also part of an impressive Scarlets side.
DAN COLE
PROP
UNION: England
TEAM: Leicester Tigers DOB: 09.05.87
HEIGHT: 1.89m
WEIGHT: 120kg
CAPS: 74 (England)
LIONS RECORD: 2013, Australia (3 Test, 6 non-Test)
One of the best tighthead props in world rugby, Dan has been the cornerstone of the England pack ever since making his debut in 2010.
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