Howley backs power and pace of Lions

By NICK VERDIER

All Black conquerer: Ireland centre Jared Payne

ROB Howley will soon have to make his mind up about backline selection ahead of the series but he is very excited about a “mouth-watering” squad that combines power and pace.
“The selection is mouthwatering in terms of its quality,” the Lions backs coach said. “The combination of pace and power means we can play in different ways. We need to do that, change our game up in New Zealand.
“There is experience in there as well. There are eight backs who went on the last tour and you need experi...

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