Rees-Zammit's versatility means he could battle either of Messrs Kolbe or Mapimpi directly ... but either way, it's one for connoisseurs. Both Kolbe and Rees-Zammit have high try strike rates at Test level: 13 between them from a combined 23 caps. The Welshman is the youngest Lions 2021 squad member, though not eclipsing Tony O'Reilly, a tender 19 against the Boks in 1955. Just for one thing, callow 20-year-old Louis Rees-Zammit first needs to crack the Lions' Test team before any thoughts of a pulsating personal contest with the Boks' down-the-touchline talisman Cheslin Kolbe can be contemplated. For pure thrill possibilities, Rees-Zammit v Kolbe is arguably the most tantalising individual match-up you could possibly assemble in the 2021 series.

Source: News 24 May 06, 2021 15:00 UTC