Johnson: bold selection policy holds key to Lions success

MARTIN JOHNSON believes a bold selection policy is key to a successful Lions tour as competition to lead the 2009 squad to South Africa intensifies.

Thu, 22 Nov, 2007 - 00:00
Duncan Bech

Johnson was skipper when the cream of British and Irish rugby swept to a unexpected 2-1 Test series victory against the Springboks in 1997.

The squad included a strong rugby league influence with the likes of Allan Bateman, Scott Gibbs, John Bentley and Alan Tait among those picked to take on the reigning world champions.

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