Lions pull plug on O'Driscoll

Alun Wyn Jones will captain the British and Irish Lions in the third and deciding Test against Australia on Saturday.

He takes over from the injured Sam Warburton. Brian O'Driscoll, a former Lions captain, has been dropped from the squad of 23. His spot at centre has gone to Jamie Roberts. This is one of six changes to the Lions side beaten 16-15 in Melbourne last weekend.

Also in the starting line-up for the Sydney finale are the likes of Mike Phillips, Toby Faletau, Alex Corbisiero, Richard Hibbard and Sean O'Brien.
Jonny Sexton has again cracked the nod at flyhalf. Tom Croft is not in the match-day squad.

Manu Tuilagi and Owen Farrell are both on the Lions bench.

Kickoff is at 12 midday - South African time.

The Lions won the opening Test 23-21 in Brisbane.

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- Andre Bloem

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