Lions predicted XV for first test vs South Africa according to the bookies – odds slashed on Tom Curry to start
Rugby NewsWednesday, 16 June 2021 at 10:29
Preparation for the British & Irish Lions tour to Africa kick-started this week with a group of the players selected meeting up in Jersey.
But who will make Warren Gatland's starting XV for the opening test against the Springboks?
Tom Curry is priced at 8/13 to start for the Lions against the Springboks
Bookmakers Sky Bet have revealed the Lions' most likely line-up according to the very latest odds.
And it's good news for England and Sale Sharks back-rower Tom Curry, who's now odds-on at 8/13 to make the cut on July 24.
The 22-year-old was excellent for England during the Six Nations, and had been in fine form for Sale Sharks as the North West side secured a rare top four finish in the Gallagher Premiership.
But Tom's inclusion is likely to come at the expense of either Justin Tipuric or Hamish Watson, say Sky Bet.
Take a look at the full side below. Odds are correct as of 16 June, 10am.
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Wyn Jones (Wales) - 5/6
- 2. Ken Owens (Wales) - 2/5
- 3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) - 1/5
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Maro Itoje (England) - 1/10
- 5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) - 1/5
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Tadhg Beirne (Ireland) - 8/15
- 7. Tom Curry (England) - 8/13
- 8. Taulupe Faletau (Wales) - 1/5
HALFBACKS:
- 9. Conor Murray (Ireland)
- 10. Dan Biggar (Wales)
CENTRES:
- 12. Owen Farrell (England) - 4/9
- 13. Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) - 1/16
BACK-THREE:
- 11. Anthony Watson (England) - 8/15
- 14. Josh Adams (Wales) - 11/10
- 15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland) - 1/6
REPLACEMENTS:
- Mako Vunipola (England) - 11/8
- Luke Cowan-Dickie (England) - 11/4
- Kyle Sinckler (England) - 7/2
- Ian Henderson (Ireland) - 5/2
- Justin Tipuric (Wales) - 7/4
- Gareth Davies (Wales) - 11/8
- Chris Harris (Scotland) - 7/4
- Liam Williams (Wales) - 6/4
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