Peter O’Mahony may lead Lions in first Test against All Blacks
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• Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones struggling to make starting XV• Ireland flanker has captaincy experience with province and countryPeter O’Mahony is fast emerging as the surprise frontrunner to lead the British & Irish Lions in the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday. The Irish back-row forward captained the touring side to victory against the Maori All Blacks last Saturday and the management say they have no qualms about him leading the Lions out at Eden Park.O’Mahony’s name is in the frame because Sam Warburton and Alun Wyn Jones, both previous Lions Test captains, are strugglin…





