Best: Henderson Would Make His Team For The Opening Test Against South Africa.

Tuesday, 20 July 2021 12:38

The Springboks are due to reveal their starting 15 later today.

Former Lions Hooker Rory Best says Iain Henderson would make his team for the opening test against South Africa this Saturday.

The Ulster forward has made 4 appearances on the tour so far but faces stiff competition for a spot in the test side from the recently returned Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje.

Best thinks his former Ulster teammate Henderson deserves to start

The Springboks are due to reveal their starting 15 later today.

A powerful surge from Luke Cowan-Dickie as the hooker steamed his way over against the DHL Stormers 💪

His first try in a Lions shirt 🦁 #LionsRugby #CastleLionsSeries #BoksvLions pic.twitter.com/dzRNJmfEPO
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) July 20, 2021

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