Friday 12 August 2022
Sexton is one of nine Ireland players named in Gatland’s hypothetical 2022 Lions side.
The Ulster lock also discussed his criticism of Lions head coach Warren Gatland.
Gatland will be director of rugby rather than head coach.
Warren Gatland has been part of the last four tours but could stay on.
The 26-year-old is almost certain to be a key man again in 2025.
The head coach is uncertain whether midweek games should return before and after the first Test.
A tense and dramatic finale in Cape Town saw the 2021 tour end on a high.
Warren Gatland is uncertain whether he will be involved again in four years’ time.
The replacement out-half slotted two late penalties to win it for the Boks.
The South Africans finished the second Test with huge momentum.
The Lions boss says they tried to have the TMO changed before the first Test.
Ali Price, Liam Williams, Josh Adams, Ken Owens, and Wyn Jones all start too.
The back three looks set for changes after a tough night against the Springboks.
The Springboks were by far the better team after the break in Cape Town.
Rassie Erasmus’ men were dominant after the break to secure a deserved win.
The kicking and set-piece contests will be crucial again this evening.
Warren Gatland was impressed with the Ireland number eight last weekend.
The Lions head coach has also brought Chris Harris into his midfield.
The Munster and Ireland scrum-half comes into the starting XV in place of Ali Price.
The hosts struggled up front in the first Test last night.
The Lions can wrap up a series success in the second Test against the Boks.
The Boks led 12-3 at the break but the tourists were outstanding in the second half.
South African official Marius Jonker will be the television match official.
There is plenty of unknown about the tourists’ starting XV.
Warren Gatland has never been afraid to make bold selection calls.
Ali Price has been named to start at scrum-half against the Springboks.
Conor Murray and Tadhg Beirne have been included on the bench.
Conor Murray may have to settle for a place on the bench against the Springboks.
Warren Gatland’s Wales came close to beating the South Africans at the 2019 World Cup.
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw were pre-tour favourites to start.
The Lions and Springboks bosses are adding to the sense of the Test series heating up.
Warren Gatland says up to 70% of his Test side remains undecided.
Stuart Hogg captains the team from 15, while Marcus Smith starts against the Stormers.
The Lions head coach was pleased with his team’s display despite defeat to South Africa A.
The 35-year-old dislocated his shoulder just 18 days ago against Japan.
The 23-year-old hooker is in line to link up with the tourists.
Warren Gatland’s men will leave five of their party behind in Johannesburg.
The tourists move on to Cape Town tomorrow but don’t know who they will play on Wednesday.
Jaden Hendrikse’s red card allowed Warren Gatland’s men to storm home.
Robbie Henshaw is close to a return from his hamstring strain.
