Te’o warns Farrell: I’m aiming to be a starter

By NEALE HARVEY

Rival: Robbie Henshaw

Learning fast: Ben Te’o
PICTURE: Getty Images

BEN TE’O has warned fellow British & Lions No.12 hopefuls Owen Farrell and Robbie Henshaw he aims to be a starter during the three-Test series against New Zealand.
Auckland-born Te’o, 30, was a shock call-up for the Lions on the back of just eight games for England, which, barring a rare start against Italy, saw him impress from the replacements bench as one of Red Rose boss Eddie Jones’ renowned gang of ‘finishers’.
However, the former Rugby League man, who cut ...

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