FORMER Thornbury Bronco Mako Vunipola has survived the cull for the British and Irish Lions showdown Test against the New Zealand All Blacks on Saturday.
There was a lot of expectation that Vunipola would be dropped to the bench in favour of Ireland’s Jack McGrath after he had a shocking game in the second Test 24-21 victory in Wellington.
However, Lions head coach Warren Gatland has stuck with the Saracens prop for the game in Auckland.
British and Irish Lions team to face New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday: L Williams (Wales), A Watson (England), J Davies (Wales), O Farrell, E Daly (both England), J Sexton, C Murray (both Ireland), M Vunipola, J George (both England), T Furlong (Ireland), M Itoje (England), A W Jones, S Warburton (both Wales, capt), S O'Brien (Ireland), T Faletau (Wales).
Replacements: K Owens (Wales), J McGrath (Ireland), K Sinckler (England), C Lawes (England), CJ Stander (Ireland), R Webb (Wales), B Te'o, J Nowell (both England).
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article