SINCKLER RISES UP

KYLE SINCKLER, who cannot buy a start for England, has been backed by the Lions to get their New Zealand tour off on a winning note.

Warren Gatland has thrown the Harlequins forward, 24, into his line-up to face the NZ Provincial Barbarians on Saturday.

Worcester centre Ben Te’o (left), with just one start in his eight England outings, has also been handed an opportunity.

Team: Hogg; Watson, Joseph, Te’o, Seymour, Sexton, Laidlaw; Marler, Best, Sinckler, Wyn Jones, Henderson, Moriarty, Warburton, Faletau.

Replacements: George, Vunipola, Furlong, Kruis, Tipuric, Webb, Farrell, Payne.