Former Lions coach Dick Best warns Johnny Sexton set for a mauling in New ZealandREUTERS "(Johnny) Sexton is a brave boy who will not pull out of tackles," Dick Best said. Former Lions and England coach Dick Best is tipping potential British and Irish Lions No 10 Johnny Sexton could struggle to make it through a searching physical examination on the tour of New Zealand. DAVID ROGERS/GETTY IMAGES Warren Gatland may need more than the 37 players he's set to name for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. "The New Zealanders know Sexton is important to the Lions, and so I wouldn't be surprised if they targeted him. He felt coach Warren Gatland would require more than the likely 37-strong squad he will name late on Wednesday (NZT).

Source: Stuff April 18, 2017 02:27 UTC