Lions’ pairing of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell is brave not desperate | Nick Evans
9 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland’s selection for the second Test gives the Lions balance, the ability to get the ball wider, quicker – plus it’s another kicking optionBrave? Yes. Desperate? Absolutely not. It has...
British and Irish Lions: Former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies questions second Test call
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEx-Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies questions the selection of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell together in the Lions team to face New Zealand in the second Test.
Warren Gatland discusses Lions team for second All Blacks Test – video
9 years ago by The GuardianWarren Gatland has changed the Lions starting line-up for the second Test against New Zealand, dropping Peter O’Mahony out of the matchday 23 and shifting Owen Farrell to 12 to make room for Jonathan...
Warren Gatland’s curveball Lions picks put All Blacks on notice for second Test | Robert Kitson
9 years ago by The GuardianThe selection of both Owen Farrell and Jonathan Sexton signal positive intent from the Lions coach and we can expect a more assertive approach in WellingtonThis has already proved an eventful British &...
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Playmaking duo can put the boot in
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The most eye-catching selection for the second Test in Wellington is Johnny Sexton at fly-half with Owen Farrell moving to 12 at the expense of Ben Te'o. ,
Lions name team for second Test against All Blacks
9 years ago by Rugby WorldJohnny Sexton and Owen Farrell to form 10-12 partnership for Lions in second Test against the All Blacks in WellingtonDouble act: Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell will team up at 10 and 12. Photo: Getty...
Lions’ Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell start in second All Blacks Test
9 years ago by The Guardian• Sam Warburton returns as captain for second Test against New Zealand• George North and Robbie Henshaw ruled out of remaining matchesWarren Gatland has chosen both Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell in...
Lions Tour 2017: Owen Farrell and Beauden Barrett poised for game's defining battle
9 years ago by New Zealand HeraldA defining day on New Zealand's North Island is likely to be shaped by just two men. Beauden Barrett and Owen Farrell, fly-halves in black and red respectively, will ultimately influence the first Test...
All Blacks 30-15 B&I Lions - Player Ratings
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Mako Vunipola - 6 A solid performance from the loose head where did little wrong making 7 carries & 11 tackles in his 51 minute stint. 2. Jamie George - 6 George failed...
Lions v New Zealand: Battle of boot key in soggy Auckland
9 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnSIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Owen Farrell against Beauden Barrett. As if there wasn’t already enough to look forward to, the clash of the world’s two best fly-halves is going to be fascinating. ,
