No Irish starters as Stuart Hogg captains Lions in opening tour match

England dominate the pack where they supply five starters

British & Irish Lions Team To Face The Emirates Lions On The 2021 Tour To South Africa 1/7/2021

Stuart Hogg will captain the British and Irish Lions for their opening fixture in South Africa against the Emirates Lions on Saturday.

Hogg was dropped by Exeter for the closing stages of their Gallagher Premiership title push but the Scotland skipper has been thrust into Warren Gatland's team at the first available opportunity.