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.
Tadhg Furlong and Jared Payne both make the bench.
While Sam Warburton’s return from injury sees him captain the side.
