Lions 2009: Wing contenders
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SHANE WILLIAMS
Never mind simply making the starting line-up, the IRB's Player of the Year is likely to be the first name on Ian McGeechan's team sheet if he can maintain the stunning form he has shown over the last 12 months. His twinkling feet frightened the life out of South Africa on Wales' summer tour when he eclipsed Bryan Habana and his ability to create something out of nothing makes him a potential match-winner
Roar potential: Five Lions
the contenders to fill the no. 14 and no. 11 shirts
It's one of the oldest, most treasured traditions in rugby. The Lions are here again. Head coach Ian McGeechan names his initial squad on Tuesday as the Lions bandwagon begins to roll towards South Africa.
The Independent, in partnership with International Rugby News, has been bringing you the contenders for the key positions on the tour for the past few months.
Click the image on the right to launch our guide.
With the squad on the verge of being announced we re-cap which players are fighting for a place in McGeechan's squad, what their chances are and take a look at who Chris Hewett, The Independent's chief rugby correspondent, believes should be on the tour.
Click on the related links to see the contenders for the other key positions.
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