O’Mahony to lead Lions

Peter O’Mahony says while it’s an honour to be selected as Lions Captain for the first test it’s now time to focus.

The Munster back row will skipper the side against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday

Sean O’Brien was named as expected on the openside, with Tadhg Furlong at tighthead.

Conor Murray is the only Irish players named in the backs, taking his place in the three-quarters alongside Owen Farrell.

Jonathan Sexton and Jack McGrath will start on the bench at Eden Park on Saturday.