Five things to look out for during Lions tour opener v NZ Provincial Barbarians | Gerard Meagher

Johnny Sexton’s fly-half audition and when Owen Farrell will be used are among the problems on Warren Gatland’s mind for Saturday’s matchWarren Gatland’s team selection makes sense. Thirteen of the 14 who attended the first training camp start and considering all three fly-halves reported for duty the following week, he was always going to have a decision to make, opting for Johnny Sexton. The selection of Ben Te’o at 12 is nonetheless interesting considering he fits the mould of a direct ball-carrier that Gatland likes. We cannot read much into his choices yet but if Gatland wants to pair Sex…

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