Injuries force Lions changes for final Test

The British and Irish Lions have made six changes to their starting line-up for the third and final Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. With front-line props Adam Jones and Gethin Jenkins out injured after the second Test, won 28-25 by South Africa, English duo Phil Vickery and Andrew Sheridan will come into the front row. Martyn Williams and Joe Worsley will start their first Lions Test in the back row, with David Wallace and Tom Croft dropping to the bench. Shane Williams and Ugo Monye will line up on the wings, Luke Fitzgerald dropping out of the match-day 22 and Tommy Bowe moving to outside centre to partner Riki Flutey, with regular midfield pairing Brian O'Driscoll and Jamie Roberts injured. Continues Below ↓ The players are determined that all their hard work be rewarded with a Test victory Two... [read full story]                    

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