It's true that the British and Irish Lions, as they have said, want to come to New Zealand and play some rugby. Interpretation is everything when it comes to assessing what this Lions tour is going to look like on the field. Related Content Lions to revive friendly rugby tradition on New Zealand tour Rugby: Singing, movies and smiles - how Lions will prepare for toughest tour Rugby: Nick Evans - Lions will have goalkicking edge over All BlacksThe predominant option for the Lions numbers nine and 10 - most likely Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton - will be to kick. When the Lions do move the ball, it will mostly be to crash it up the middle. "He's done most of his coaching up north got a particular style he likes which works for him up there using big ball carriers up front, big midfielders to carry.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 20, 2017 03:36 UTC