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Chiefs vs British and Irish Lions highlights: International rugby, live scores, blog

Roar Guru
20th June, 2017
Kickoff: 5.35PM AEST
Venue: FMG Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Jerome Garces (France)
Betting: Chiefs $2.70, British and Irish Lions $1.42

Chiefs
Shaun Stevenson, Toni Pulu, Tim Nanai-Williams, Johnny Fa'auli, Solomon Alaimalo, Stephen Donald (c), Finlay Christie, Tom Sanders, Lachlan Boshier, Mitch Brown, Michael Allardice, Dominic Bird, Nepo Laulala, Liam Polwart, Siegfried Fisiihoi. Reserves: Hika Elliot, Aidan Ross, Atu Moli, Liam Messam, Mitch Karpik, Jonathan Taumateine, Luteru Laulala, Chase Tiatia.

British and Irish Lions
Liam Williams, Jack Nowell, Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Elliot Daly, Dan Biggar, Greig Laidlaw, CJ Stander, Justin Tipuric, James Haskell, Courtney Lawes, Iain Henderson, Dan Cole, Rory Best (captain), Joe Marler
Reserves: Kristian Dacey, Allan Dell, Tomas Francis, Cory Hill, Alun Wyn Jones, Gareth Davies, Finn Russell, Tommy Seymour
British and Irish Lions players leave the field following their 12-3 win over the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, New Zealand, Saturday, June 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
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It’s the Chiefs’ turn to host the British and Irish Lions, as the tour hits its sixth match. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 5:35pm (AEST).

It’s the last chance for a few of the ‘mid weekers’ to impress Lions coach Warren Gatland and stake a claim for inclusion in the upcoming Test series.

For the Chiefs, it’s a grand opportunity to add to their list of international scalps after a tremendous win over Wales last season.

The Lions will certainly not want to go down to another Super Rugby franchise, having already dropped matches against the Blues and Highlanders. They have named a quality side on paper and, at first glance, should have too much in the tank for a Chiefs side, more notable for who is missing than who has been selected.

An experienced front five have been named, particularly in the front row, where the highlight will be the scrum contest between the up-and-coming Nepo Laulala and experienced Englishman Joe Marler.

Dominic Bird for the Chiefs has been in fine form this season and has an opportunity to show his wares as a fringe All Black against an international pairing.

The loose forward battle will also be intriguing with some youngsters for the Chiefs up against James Haskell and CJ Stander.

The Chiefs backline has plenty of excitement and flair, not to mention experience in the form of captain Stephen Donald at first five. If they get enough quality ball, they will cause some problems for the tourists.

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But there is plenty of attacking ability in this Lions side, such as Liam Williams at fullback – perhaps a surprise non-performer so far on this tour, no doubt he will be looking to have a big game in Hamilton.

Prediction
Tonight is the night the ‘lesser lights’ in the Lions squad finally kick into gear, especially with the motivation of Test spots up for grabs.

Lions by 12.

Join us here on The Roar as we cover all the action live from 5:35pm (AEST) and don’t forget to use the comments section below with your thoughts on the match.

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