Peter O'Mahony named as captain for Lions' first Test against All Blacks

Munster and Ireland's Peter O'Mahony has been named as captain of the British and Irish Lions team to face New Zealand in their first Test of the tour.

Peter O'Mahony named as captain for Lions' first Test against All Blacks

Munster and Ireland's Peter O'Mahony has been named as captain of the British and Irish Lions team to face New Zealand in their first Test of the tour.

The Ireland flanker has won selection ahead of tour skipper Sam Warburton, who takes a seat on the bench for the weekend's Eden Park clash.

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