Woodward points to overhaul of Lions Test team with Manawatu selection

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2005

WELLINGTON (AFP) — British and Irish Lions rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward has lost faith in his first XV, which was trounced 21-3 by the All Blacks, and said there would be changes for the second Test.

Two whose positions appear in jeopardy are Jason Robinson and Neil Back, both of whom played in Saturday's first Test and have been selected to play again against Manawatu on Tuesday.

Robinson was named at wing, while Back provides loose forward cover from the bench along with replacement squad member Brent Cockbain.

Woodward said his team for next Saturday's second Test will not be finalised until after the Manawatu fixture and there will be changes beyond those forced by injury.

"Competition for Test places is now intense. There are players involved...