RugbyU: Props Hayes, Payne start for Lions against Emerging Boks

AAP Sports News (Australia), June, 2009

AAP Sports News (Australia) 06-22-2009 RugbyU: Props Hayes, Payne start for Lions against Emerging Boks by Luke Phillips (PICTURE) CAPE TOWN, June 22, 2009 (AFP) - Replacement props John Hayes of Ireland and Tim Payne of England will both make their tour debuts for the British and Irish Lions against the Emerging Springboks at Newlands here on Tuesday. With Andy Sheridan suffering from a back injury, Lions head coach Ian McGeechan picked the newly-arrived duo, with hooker Lee Mears and prop Phil Vickery, who suffered a torrid time in the 26-21 loss in Saturday's first Test, on the bench. The team for the final midweek fixture of the 10-game tour will be captained by Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara, who is partnered by England ...

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