Sam Warburton captained the tour last time out, where the Lions managed a draw in their 2017 tour of New Zealand. May 7, 2021. Jones will lead the Lions in South Africa this summer on what will be his fourth successive tour among the best British and Irish players, during which he has played in nine Lions Tests. How’s Alun Wyn Jones going at that time? James Ryan (Ireland) – 5/1. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. We were up against it, and then were chasing the game from the first Test. “The next question is if we were picking the Test team now, is there a good chance this person would make the team?”. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. So a fourth tour, 12 years apart and he knows what to expect as he looks back on South Africa in 2009. "I was probably green going into that tour and started the first Test, the build-up games were pretty spot on. Bet on the next rugby union fixture in the Lions Tour: British & Irish Lions v Japan on 26th Jun 2021 16:30. They know he plays in red or black on TV . LONDON. WARREN GATLAND has … Warren Gatland has dropped a huge hint Maro Itoje will be the next Lions captain Credit: Rex Features The last four tours to South Africa have been captained by second rows as the Lions have sought to fight fire with fire against the abrasive Boks. "In many ways I'd like to think it makes it easier, but you don't lose your identity regardless of what nation you're from. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. 0:36 Alun Wyn Jones is revealed as the British and Irish Lions captain for the tour of South Africa via hologram. Sports News. Walker Cup: GB&I eye rare win in US… May 6, 2021. South Africa broke new ground by winning the World Cup with their first black captain in Siya Kolisi. "I have a lot more experience than I did back then," said Jones. To hear those words and that question is special. One of those players, the 1971 New Zealand series winning skipper Dawes, was laid to rest on the day Jones was named the 2021 captain. Sam Warburton has named Maro Itoje as his preferred successor as captain of the British & Irish Lions for their upcoming 2021 tour of South Africa. Jones was initially the youngest player in South Africa in 2009 and had the honour of looking after the Lions mascot before Leigh Halfpenny and Keith Earls joined the tour. British and Irish Lions 2021 tour captain Alun Wyn Jones knows he is following in the footsteps of greatness. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Warren Gatland has dropped a huge hint Maro Itoje will be the next Lions captain, Lock Itoje is one of a number of contenders, alongside his England skipper Owen Farrell and Welsh legend Alun Wyn Jones, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The Lions tour to South Africa, presuming that it isn’t disrupted, will see the men in red play the Springboks in three test matches, the final Test to be played on August 7th. British & Irish Lions squad announcement... Watch Now. British & Irish Lions captain 2021. Warren Gatland has hinted that Maro Itoje could captain the Lions on next year's tour of South Africa.. "You can't come out slow against the Boks. "No team has gone to South Africa at what is hopefully the tail end of a pandemic before. AWJ proud to be Lions captain … "Make sure he gets a leash for the Lion, that's probably my first bit of advice," said Jones. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. You can bet on popular rugby union markets, such as "Series Winner", "Series Correct Score". Read the full interview with Warren Gatland in the 60th anniversary edition of Rugby World magazine, on sale Tuesday. Aged just 25, he has won four Premierships and three European Cups with Sarries and two Six Nations with England, as well as starring on the last Lions tour to New Zealand. It provides another significant entry to Jones' CV, one that already features five Six Nations titles, three Grand Slams and two World Cup semi-final appearances. 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British /Irish Lions 4/6; British and Irish Lions 8/11; South Africa 23/18; Draw 28/1 A £10 bet on Draw at odds of 22/1* would pay out £230. READ: Bulls stars join clubs via draft system. "There is a very real realisation of the people who have come before me," said Jones. Warren Gatland drops huge hint Maro Itoje will be named next Lions captain in South Africa. He said, 'How are you? British and Irish Lions 2021 tour captain Alun Wyn Jones knows he is following in the footsteps of greatness. There’s no doubt about Itoje’s quality.”. It's pretty unifying, quickly with the Test match animals who are in the squad.". “He would definitely be in contention as one of the possibilities as captain. "My eldest thinks I've played for Man United a few times, but I've got to explain it's the right colour but wrong sport! The official captaincy unveiling was very different because of Covid-19 protocols with Jones actually at Wales' Vale of Glamorgan base but beamed in as a hologram into the London studio. Watch Next. According to a report in the Telegraph, Alun Wyn Jones is expected to take up the mantle as Lions captain for the side’s upcoming tour to South Africa. Gatland added: “Itoje is the name that keeps cropping up. "I missed it as I was doing something at the back of the house, I was actually doing my Sunday evening spin just to get my legs going for Monday," said Jones. Lions legends John Dawes, Willie John McBride, Phil Bennett, Martin Johnson, Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, and Sam Warburton have all led Lions test parties. All Sport Monday, June 8th, 2020 5:41pm By Live95 News Team Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Share on Whatsapp; Warren Gatland has dropped the biggest hint yet that Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions in South Africa next year. In many ways that sort of adversity and challenges can galvanise us. Last updated on 6 May 20216 May 2021.From the section Welsh Rugby. Roma 3-2 Man Utd (5-8 on aggregate): Solskjaer’s… May 6, 2021. “There’s obvious people who come to … Speaking on the BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly podcast , he named Alun Wyn Jones, Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje as potential captains in 2021. Sports News. British & Irish Lions Tour 2021 Winner View all odds View all odds. 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I didn't know if they were going to put Dr Spock in the background! Former Wales boss Warren Gatland has revealed the leading players who could captain the British & Irish Lions against South Africa in 2021. The last four tours to South Africa have been captained by second rows as the Lions have sought to fight fire with fire against the abrasive Boks. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Willie John McBride led the 1974 side dubbed ‘The Invincibles’, Bill Beaumont was top dog in 1980, Martin Johnson headed the victorious 1997 crew and Paul O’Connell was leader in the near-miss of 2009. And a head-to-head between the pair would send interest in the country off the scale. That will now pass onto 20-year-old Gloucester wing Rees-Zammit ahead of the 2021 tour. Now it's Jones' turn. While Jones has captained the Lions to a … County Championship round-up: Bowlers dominate on rain-affected day. You look at that and go, well, there are some pretty good second-rows around and he’s not bad. Wales' Alun Wyn Jones says how privileged he feels to be named British & Irish Lions captain. I sort of knew what it was about, so I called him back. Retrouvez toute l'actualité culturelle avec Libération : cinéma, musique, livres, photographie, scènes et arts, les infos sur les séries ou encore sur les jeux vidéos. A £10 bet on British & Irish Lions at odds of 10/11* would win you £19.1. 7/2. View our online Press Pack. Sports News. Discretion was required from Jones although he admitted his young daughters were none the wiser. Paddy Power are already offering odds on who will skipper the British and Irish Lions when they head to South Africa in 2021. Warren Gatland drops huge hint Mauro Itoje will be named next Lions captain in South Africa WARREN GATLAND has dropped the biggest hint yet that Maro Itoje … Eddie Jones has given his say on who he believes is best suited to take on the role as Lions captain ahead of next years tour of New Zealand. Gatland has been named the top coach of the last 60 years by readers of Rugby World as the magazine celebrates its anniversary. Alun Wyn Jones revealed as Lions captain via hologram. Updated: 6 Jul 2020, 8:16. Owen Farrell. I don’t think Jones was in the top 4 best 2nd rows at the 6 nations this year anyway and would have a lot of work to do to make the squad, but I really don’t think he can be counted as a genuine Lions Captain anymore when many of the players will not want to play for/with him. Three of the names here are their nations’ regular captains, while two of the names here – both locks – are seen as the new guard of team leaders. I'd like you to lead the Lions'. How much could you win, betting on the Lions Tour? “Ideally, it’s somebody who has come from a team that has been pretty successful. WARREN GATLAND has dropped the biggest hint yet that Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions in South Africa next year. "I told my wife, the kids probably don't understand who Daddy plays for. "It's amazing when you take the field whether it's training or playing. Sports News. Lock Itoje is one of a number of contenders, alongside his Englan… Warren Gatland drops hint as to who will be named next Lions Captain. They're hugely proud.". S ee full odds here. We saw that on more than a few occasions in the Six Nations. "It's water off a duck's back for kids. What to expect from next week’s Lions squad announcement David Gange 12 mins ago 3 min read Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sam Warburton believes Maro Itoje has the edge over Alun Wyn Jones in the race to become British and Irish My dad passed a few years ago, so I'm very fortunate to have the support of my family. Here are the six current favourites: 6. There’s James Ryan. British and Irish Lions 2021: Captain Alun Wyn… May 7, 2021. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "It's not lost on me what the previous captains have achieved in the Lions jersey and their respective international shirts, which has allowed them to get to where they have.". I was more than happy to accept.". 4. Ken Owens (Wales) – 25/1. What to expect from next week's Lions squad announcement: How it will be done and when captain is revealed Warren Gatland will unveil his Lions 2021 squad to face South Africa on May 6 … Thursday Apr 22, 2021 Itoje will be next Lions captain says Warburton, who thinks AWJ's starting place isn't certain Sam Warburton believes Maro Itoje has the edge over Alun Wyn Jones in the race to become British and Irish Lions captain for the summer tour to South Africa. "For him to be in this squad at this time of his career is hugely exciting. 6 Jun 2020, 22:00. It was a bit different," said Jones. "I'm fortunate for the support of my wife, mum and sister. What's it like to lose all your memories overnight? "The midweek games have got to be spot on as you've got to be ready for that first Test. "I wasn't playing hard to get as it's a big thing in the rugby world and in someone's career. "When you pull the Lions badge on, you're a Lion and there is one common goal, to win the Test series. "To be selected in the squad is initially what you want to be hearing as a player. Alun Wyn Jones . How's it going? The relatively equal nature of the 37-man party of 11 Englishmen, 10 Welsh players and eight each from Scotland and Ireland could help that gelling process. "It was akin to Star Trek wasn't it? Adam Hathaway. "It shows how competitive the Six Nations was," said Jones. Also included in the birthday issue are interviews with greats of the game, such as Gareth Edwards, JPR Williams, Beaumont, David Campese, Sean Fitzpatrick, Richard Sharp, Keith Jarrett, Sam Warburton, Sir Clive Woodward and Keith Wood. I'll probably say, 'Daddy's going to work again", as that's what it was in the Nations Cup and Six Nations. 7/4. "It's important for me to say it's John Dawes' funeral, who was Lions captain in 1971, and my thoughts are with him and his family. Itoje looks nailed on to play in the Tests and has some captaincy experience, leading England to their Under-20 World Cup win in 2014 and Saracens to the Anglo-Welsh Cup. "In a way there might be benefits, as we can't go too far from where our base is. 1:20am, 07 June 2020. Coach Gatland said of Itoje: “He’s an intelligent player and intelligent man and has been incredibly successful in his career. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. For other inquiries, Contact Us. SCL vs CCMH Dream11 Team Prediction and Suggestions for today’s St Lucia T10 Blast 2021 match between South Castries Lions and Central Castries Mindoo Heritage:The 15th match of the ongoing 2021 edition of the St Lucia T10 Blast will witness a thrilling encounter between South Castries Lions and Central Castries Mindoo Heritage. "Watching Zammo come in, he's not short of confidence or shy. According to bookmaker Sporting Index, these are the top five runners and riders to captain Warren Gatland’s side. England pair Maro Itoje and Owen Farrell were also viewed as major contenders for the Lions role, but 35-year-old Jones won head coach Warren Gatland's vote although he initially missed the all-important phone call. British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has dropped the heaviest hint yet that his mind might be made up about who will captain the tour next year. Jones also holds the world record for most Test match appearances, having clocked up 157 in Wales and Lions colours, and his powers show no sign of waning as he approaches the 16th year of his international career. Wise words from the oldest member of the squad with the youngest member Louis Rees Zammit also set to benefit from this experience. He's in a very special place as a sportsman and rugby player - you get to be in the zone as it were. I would be surprised if it is not Farrell who is captain. “It’s about picking the squad and then saying who do we think will be captain material. Lock Itoje is one of a number of contenders, alongside his England skipper Owen Farrell and Welsh legend Alun Wyn Jones. Peter O’Mahony (Ireland) – 12/1. 5. “You have Courtney Lawes and George Kruis. ", Danny Lane, who is a professional musician and is profoundly deaf, explains, Ian Wright shares his own story and goes in search of answers. There's going to be that bubble, we'll spend a lot of time with each other, in each others' pockets. "It's potentially a smaller squad and there are all those challenges before we even take to the field. It's like a mini-season within a season, with all those games before you've got to take everything you can out of that.". There of course, COVID-19 allowing, will be another Six Nations in 2021, not to mention the tail end of the 2020 tournament mooted for later this year. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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