THE BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS

15 Liam Williams Full-back Lions caps 0

Brilliantly elusive runner whose superb showing against the Chiefs has forced him ahead of Leigh Halfpenny and into the starting XV.

12 Ben Te’o Inside centre Caps 0

Hard-running centre is one of the stories of the tour, having come through to claim a starting berth in what will be his second Test start.

9 Conor Murray Scrum-half Caps 2

Arguably the finest scrumhalf in the world and his box-kicking will be vital to the Lions’ game plan as they look to stifle the All Blacks.

3 Tadhg Furlong Prop Caps 0

A brilliant scrummager who was one of the first names on the Lions team sheet despite having just 16 Test caps to his name.

6 Peter O’mahony Flanker (capt) Caps 0

Munster captain who was not even first choice for Ireland in the Six Nations but has emerged to secure the No 6 shirt and the armband.

14 Anthony Watson Wing Caps 0

Has electric pace and is a natural finisher who has never gone more than three Tests without scoring a try.

11 Elliot Daly Wing Caps 0

Wasps flier has ousted George North from the side after a series of electrifying displays, while he can also kick goals from inside his own half.

1 Mako Vunipola Prop Caps 3

Extremely skilful prop whose handling ability marks him out as arguably the finest loosehead prop in world rugby.

4 George Kruis Second row Caps 0

Line-out specialist who got the better of Sam Whitelock when the Lions played the Crusaders and appears fresh after a knee injury ruled him out of the Six Nations.

7 Sean O’brien Flanker Caps 2

The Tullow Tank is a destructive ball carrier and a real menace at the breakdown who proved his worth in the decisive third Test in Sydney four years ago.

13 Jonathan Davies Outside centre Caps 3

A formidable centre who is an excellent defender and can also use his size to good effect when hitting the inside shoulder of defenders.

10 Owen Farrell Fly-half Caps 1

Has shaken off a quad injury to take his place in the side and will be the Lions’ key man, dictating play and leading the defensive line.

2 Jamie George Hooker Caps 0

Makes his first Test start at Eden Park but his carrying and set-piece ability have set him apart from fellow hookers Ken Owens and Rory Best.

5 Alun Wyn Jones Second row Caps 6 Hugely experienced warrior of a second row who was a key part of the 2009 and 2013 Test sides. 8 Taulupe Faletau No 8 Caps 1

Has ably filled the hole left by the injury to Billy Vunipola and impressed the All Blacks during Wales’ tour of New Zealand last summer.