Warren Gatland likely to mix up selection for Lions tour opener

Warren Gatland, pictured, is expected to mix up selection for the British and Irish Lions’ first match on South African soil (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Warren Gatland is likely to mix up selection for the British and Irish Lions’ first encounter on South African soil.

The Lions will face the Emirates Lions in their first in-country tour clash in Johannesburg on Saturday, following on from last weekend’s 28-10 victory over Japan in Edinburgh.