3 British and Irish Lions players to watch in second Sharks battle - News Summed Up

3 British and Irish Lions players to watch in second Sharks battle


Anthony Watson will be looking to impress on his first start of the Lions tour (David Davies/PA)The British and Irish Lions will play the Sharks for the second time in four days when they meet again at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Here, the PA news agency looks at three players to watch against the men from Natal. Anthony Watson – England, wingAmong the contingent forced to self-isolate, Watson will finally make his first start when the tour is four matches old. But Watson, a Test Lion in 2017, is a class act with an extraordinary skill for beating defenders. As captain, Murray is in pole position but Gatland admires Davies’ ability to apply defensive pressure and his predatory support play.


Source: Irish Independent July 09, 2021 15:00 UTC



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