Springbok prop Vincent Koch backs his Sarries mates to step up

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Saracens prop Vincent Koch

BARNET, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Vincent Koch of Saracens is tackled by Pat Howard of Ealing Trailfinders during the Trailfinders Challenge Cup match between Saracens and Ealing Trailfinders at StoneX Stadium on February 06, 2021 in Barnet, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

SARACENS prop Vincent Koch believes his club colleagues’ recent form means they deserve to be in the Lions squad when it’s named on Thursday.
While Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are certain to be in the party picked by Warren Gatland to take on Koch and the world champions, doubts have been cast over the likes of Jamie George and the Vunipola brothers after a below-par Six Nations.
Koch believes they’ve put their disappointments with England behind them and should be in Gatland’s travelling party.
“I really hope they get selected,” the 31-year-old said. “I know there was a bit of heat going ...

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