Six Nations: Gibbs looks for Lions chance

Scott Gibbs lines up for Wales in their final Six Nations clash of the season against Italy knowing his Lions hopes hang in the balance.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2001 - 09:55

Scott Gibbs lines up for Wales in their final Six Nations clash of the season against Italy knowing his Lions hopes hang in the balance.

The hero of the tours of 1993 and 1997 realises he has to impress watching national and Lions coach Graham Henry if he is to make the trip to Australia this summer.

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