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Johnny Sexton Named In Lions Starting XV For Second All-Blacks Test

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08:10 29 Jun 2017


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Johnny Sexton will start the second test for the Lions against New Zealand this weekend.

The Ireland out-half has been named in his familiar position, with Owen Farrell being moved to inside centre, the position he predominantly plays for England.

As a result, Ben Te'o has been dropped to the bench.

Also coming into the team is tour captain Sam Warburton in the back-row, as he takes the place of Peter O'Mahony.

Meanwhile Maro Itoje will start in the second row ahead of his England team-mate George Kruis.

O'Mahony and Kruis drop out of the matchday 23 completely, with CJ Stander and Courtney Lawes coming onto the bench.

The team in full is as follows:

 


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