WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony will captain the British and Irish Lions in the first test against New Zealand on Saturday, assuming the leadership from tour captain Sam Warburton who starts on the bench.
England’s Owen Farrell has recovered from a leg injury to start at flyhalf in the team named on Thursday by head coach Warren Gatland.
Gatland produced a number of surprises, naming Liam Williams at fullback ahead of Leigh Halfpenny and Wales veteran Alun Wyn Jones at lock ahead of Maro Itoje.
Elliot Daly played his way into the team on the left wing with strong performances in midweek matches while New Zealand-born Ben Te’o will start at inside center.