Australia v British and Irish Lions: Player-by-player guide to their strengths and weaknesses

Chris Hewett looks analyses the 30 players who start the first Test in Brisbane

Chris Hewett
Friday 21 June 2013 13:37 BST
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1. Benn Robinson: One of those clever props who mix a highly-developed survival instinct with a crafty approach to the set-piece duties. Excellent in open field, but could be dominated at the scrum.
1. Benn Robinson: One of those clever props who mix a highly-developed survival instinct with a crafty approach to the set-piece duties. Excellent in open field, but could be dominated at the scrum.

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With all the pre-tour build-up over, and the teams announced for the first Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions, we take a look at the teams and identify their strengths and weaknesses as they prepare to commence battle.

Click HERE or click 'VIEW GALLERY' to launch our guide to see a player-by-player analysis ahead of Saturday's game

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