Head-to-heads

Courier Sport looks at the some of the key contests in today’s first Test match in Auckland.

SONNY BILL WILLIAMS (New Zealand) v BEN TE’O (Lions): Master midfield off-loader Williams is among the most potent attacking threats in world rugby. A former rugby league star who also became a champion boxer, his power and trickery is likely to keep the Lions defence on red alert. Auckland-born England international Te’o also made his name in rugby league before switching codes, and even though he has won just eight caps, he has taken to the union code impressively, combining raw strength with deft handling skills. A bone-crunching confrontation awaits.