adminThe Lions were labelled “slabs of red meat” by one Australian newspaper when Gatland’s squad was announced and have lived up to that billing with some bruising displays of forward power during the tour.
Gatland has fielded the biggest side at his disposal for the Olympic Stadium showdown today, bringing in the likes of hooker Richard Hibbard, No 8 Toby Faletau, flanker Sean O’Brien and centre Jamie Roberts.
Irish winger Tommy Bowe, who will be among the slightest members of the team, is hoping the “big fellas” will help put the tourists on the front foot after they spent much of last weekend’s second Test defeat in defence.
“I think the team we’ve chosen is as big a side as we could have here, hopefully we can get a lot of ball, get on the front foot,” he told reporters on Friday. Reuters.
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