Warren Gatland picks three Irish for Lions first tour match

British and Irish Lions rugby union head coach Warren Gatland has named his team for their opening match on the tour of New Zealand.

Warren Gatland picks three Irish for Lions first tour match
Wed, 31 May, 2017 - 21:38

British and Irish Lions rugby union head coach Warren Gatland has named his team for their opening match on the tour of New Zealand.

Sam Warburton will captain the side when they take on the Provincial Barbarians on Saturday.

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