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The breakdown: Player-by-player analysis of the British and Irish Lions side to play Australia in the first Test

How the players have performed over the course of the tour so far ahead of Saturday's first Test

Jack de Menezes
Thursday 20 June 2013 11:53 BST
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Warren Gatland has named his side the face Australia in the first Test on Saturday, and he included one surprise selection by naming prop Alex Corbisiero ahead of his England colleague Mako Vunipola.

We take a look at how each player has performed so far on the tour, and how they forced their way into the Test line-up since the first game against the Barbarians back on June 1.

Click HERE or 'VIEW GALLERY' to launch our guide of who will be starting the First Test

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