The British and Irish Lions have named their fourth different captain of their New Zealand tour.
Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony will captain the Lions against the Maori All Blacks at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday.
The Munster skipper follows Sam Warburton, Ken Owens and Alun Wyn Jones in leading the 2017 Lions in what has been billed the '4th test'.
The side is a good hint of who will run out in the first test against the All Blacks just nine days away.
Head Coach Warren Gatland says that at this stage of the Tour it is important to build on the foundations that have been laid in the last few weeks.
He says that they were obviously disappointed with the 23-22 loss against the Highlanders and realise that they need to improve in several areas, including their discipline, but they feel that overall they are building well towards the Test matches.
The British & Irish Lions will face the Maori All Blacks at 7.35pm Saturday.
Lions team to play New Zealand Maori: Leigh Halfpenny, Anthony Watson, Jonathan Davies, Ben Te'o, George North, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Taulupe Faletau, Sean O'Brien, Peter O'Mahony (c), George Kruis, Maro Itoje, Tadhg Furlong, Jamie George, Mako Vunipola. Reserves: Ken Owens, Jack McGrath, Kyle Sinckler, Iain Henderson, Sam Warburton, Greig Laidlaw, Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly.
Source: NZ Herald
