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Published 16:07 19 Apr 2017 BST
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AUSTRALIA: Played 1, Won 1 NEW ZEALAND: Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1 SOUTH AFRICA: Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1To the un-initiated, Farrell got them up to speed with the player the Lions had selected. He told reporters:
"Back in Ireland, we all know how important he is to galvanising a backline together and how he's able to perform in big games is super important to a squad like this."Ringrose calls Payne Ireland's defensive captain and a guy whom he looks up to and learns from each and every time they train and play together. His importance to Ireland's cause was evident in two of their recent big triumphs. His skip pass in the lead-up to Ireland's final try was a piece of art:
And he stepped forward as Ireland's second play-maker in many of their set-plays during the Six Nations finalé win over England.
The fact that he can cover both midfield berths and fullback, where he is even better, also went in his favour. It is a smart decision by Gatland and it will be interesting to see if he can get into the Test mix.
"It's going to be pretty tough," Payne said today.
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