Three Irish players have been named in the Lions side for the opening match of their tour.
Ulster pair Rory Best and Iain Henderson have been joined by Leinster out-half Jonathan Sexton in the starting fifteen for Saturday’s meeting with the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians.
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Tadhg Furlong and Jared Payne both make the bench.
While Sam Warburton’s return from injury sees him captain the side.
