Anthony Watson says Lions can learn from England's World Cup loss to South Africa

The Englishman faces stiff competition for a back three place in the starting side with Josh Adams, Duhan van der Merwe, and Louis Rees-Zammit all amongst the tries on tour so far

Anthony Watson. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

World Cup runner-up Anthony Watson believes the British & Irish Lions can succeed where England failed if they learn the lessons of that 2019 final defeat to South Africa.

The Lions wing, who started all three Tests in the drawn series against New Zealand four years ago, was set to learn his fate for Saturday’s first Test against the Springboks having revealed head coach Warren Gatland was set to name his matchday squad to the players behind closed doors following training on Tuesday afternoon.