Three talking points from the team selections for the second Lions v New Zealand Test

We dissect the three big decisions made ahead of the second Test.

Sexton-Farrell

Given there was so much talk about the potential of this 10-12 partnership since the squad was named in April it should come as no surprise that they will start a Test match together yet this is still an unproven alliance. It worked well against the Crusaders when Sexton came off the bench but did not shine last Saturday when the Lions were chasing the game. While Ben Te’o’s physical match up at 12 with Sonny Bill Williams was a genuine contest, Gatland will want to see Farrell’s greater creativity in the role as he reprises an England role that helped retain the Six Nations title.