Warren Gatland anticipates ‘tough’ selection meeting to pick side to face All Blacks

Gatland hailed a morale-boosting 34-6 victory for the British & Irish Lions over the Chiefs.

Warren Gatland anticipates ‘tough’ selection meeting to pick side to face All Blacks

Warren Gatland hailed a morale-boosting 34-6 victory for the British & Irish Lions over the Chiefs but admitted there will be some tough decisions to be made in Wednesday's selection meeting for Saturday's first Test against New Zealand, writes Simon Lewis.

Ireland captain Rory Best led a team of players to the first midweek win of the 2017 tour who for the most part understood they will be playing little or no part in this weekend's series opener against the All Blacks at Eden Park in Auckland.

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