Lions must face spark at breakdown or face the final curtain

Donal Lenihan looks at three key areas the Lions must address.

Lions must face spark at breakdown or face the final curtain

1. Counter the All Blacks’ breakdown instincts

I have always believed that if the set piece element was taken out of rugby, New Zealand would be untouchable. They are so superior when it comes to breakdown efficiency and that, allied to a brilliant skill set throughout the side, make them very difficult to suppress.

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