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RHYS WEBB
HALFBACK
UNION: Wales
TEAM: Ospreys
DOB: 09.12.88
HEIGHT: 1.83m
WEIGHT: 92kg
CAPS: 28 (Wales)
LIONS RECORD: Debut tour
Livewire No 9 Rhys is a former Sevens World Cup winner, and his pace and skills show why. Now established as Wales’ rst choice, don’t be surprised if he ends up the same for the Lions.
DAN BIGGAR
FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH
UNION: Wales
TEAM: Ospreys
DOB: 16.10.89
HEIGHT: 1.88m
WEIGHT: 93kg
CAPS: 56 (Wales)
LIONS RECORD: Debut tour
His 2015 Rugby World Cup performances for Wales brought Dan to the rugby world’s attention. A deadeye kicker who can be relied upon in both defence and attack.
OWEN FARRELL
FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH
UNION: England
TEAM: Saracens
DOB: 24.09.91
HEIGHT: 1.80m
WEIGHT: 94kg
CAPS: 52 (England)
LIONS RECORD: 2013, Australia (1 Test, 6 non-Test)
There are few better kickers on the planet, and his game has developed in all areas to such an extent he’s now considered world-class by many.
FINN RUSSELL
FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH
UNION: Scotland
TEAM: Glasgow Warriors DOB: 23.09.92
HEIGHT: 1.83m
WEIGHT: 91kg
CAPS: 29 (Scotland)
LIONS RECORD: Debut tour
Spent 15 months in New Zealand in 2013 as part of a scholarship that saw him play for local clubs in Christchurch. Has been outstanding for Scotland this season.
JONATHAN SEXTON
FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH
UNION: Ireland
TEAM: Leinster
DOB: 11.07.85
HEIGHT: 1.88m
WEIGHT: 92kg
CAPS: 66 (Ireland)
LIONS RECORD: 2013, Australia (3 Test, 4 non-Test)
Two-time Six Nations’ champion and incumbent Lions No 10, he is going to be hard to move. Instrumental in the 2013 Lions series victory.
JONATHAN DAVIES
MIDFIELD BACK
UNION: Wales
TEAM: Scarlets
DOB: 05.04.88
HEIGHT: 1.85m
WEIGHT: 103kg
CAPS: 64 (Wales)
LIONS RECORD: 2013, Australia (3 Test, 4 non-Test)
Started all three Lions Tests in 2013, partnering Brian O’Driscoll for two, before joining Welsh team-mate Jamie Roberts in the third.
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