Craig Riddington
Sydney Middleton (9)
I think most people would like to see SOB start but apart from that, I'm pretty happy with the team. Lydiate will add some grunt to the breakdown and tighten things up defensively. Croft on the bench covering the locks is a gamble. Dropping an out of form Phillips proves at least that Gatland will look beyond his favourites and Youngs will do alright there. He will at least get the ball away quickly. Murray should be kicking himself for having such an ordinary game against the Rebels - the HB position was obviously for the taking. Likewise for Grant, who hasn't yet impressed on tour. I am crossing my fingers here, but I think Vunipola will go ok. At least he's up against Alexander. I would have added Hibberd to the starting line-up for his scrummaging but T Youngs had a good game in the first test. I'm hoping Davies will work better with BOD this week and adding Bowe to the backline is a definite improvement.
My cups is half full - Lions by ten
My cups is half full - Lions by ten