CJ Stander among five Irish players to start for Lions against Highlanders

The British and Irish Lions will welcome back tour captain Sam Warburton from injury on Tuesday when they take on the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Sun, 11 Jun, 2017 - 08:26

By Simon Lewis, Dunedin

The British and Irish Lions will welcome back tour captain Sam Warburton from injury on Tuesday when they take on the Highlanders in Dunedin.

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