Conor Murray of British and Irish Lions before the Tour match against South Africa ‘A’ in Cape Town, South Africa. Photo by Ashley Vlotman/SportsfileFormer Ireland captain Rory Best believes Conor Murray is a “nailed on starter” for the Lions in Saturday’s first Test against South Africa. And Best has also backed his ex-team-mate to lead by example, even if the fit-again Alun Wyn Jones captains the Lions in Cape Town. “With Alun Wyn Jones coming back out, at the end of the day, when he was named as Lions captain in May, whenever he is there, he is the captain. But also, Conor being Conor, he will be very happy if Alun Wyn Jones starts and is captain.

Source: Irish Independent July 20, 2021 01:30 UTC