Rugby

British and Irish Lions skipper Jones a cut above

Coach Gatland perhaps gives glimpse of battle plan in selections

09 May 2021 - 00:00

By liam del carme AND Liam Del Carme

Former Springbok captain Naas Botha agrees Billy Vunipola's shock omission may be the first real indication of the British & Irish Lions' intention to avoid trench warfare in their Test series against the Springboks later this year.

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