Forwards win games, backs decide by how much

Where the key battles will be fought.

SCRUM

Speaking about his choice of Alex Corbisiero over Mako Vunipola in the Lions front row, Warren Gatland mentioned the possibility that the Wallabies would have targeted Vunipola “technically at scrum time.” It’s fascinating that Gatland has made this concession in an area where the Lions have long been expected to dominate.