While the inclusion of Southern Hemisphere-born players in the British & Irish Lions squad isn’t unprecedented, the sheer volume of such players in Andy Farrell’s current selection has sparked considerable discussion and debate.
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Overseas-born players ‘fully submerged’ in Lions culture, says Pierre Schoeman
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Pierre Shoeman said Lions players and management feel a responsibility to perform for the supporters travelling Down Under. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
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