Warburton a doubt for Lions opener; O'Connell on stand-by for captaincy

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton could miss out on Saturday’s tour opener against the Barbarians at Hong Kong Stadium.

Warburton a doubt for Lions opener; O'Connell on stand-by for captaincy

British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton could miss out on Saturday’s tour opener against the Barbarians at Hong Kong Stadium.

The Wales skipper suffered a knock to his knee in training last week and he will be monitored during the next 24 hours.

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