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WHY TADHG FURLONG IS THE ACE IN THE PACK

, leader and fans’ favourite – that’s Tadhg Furlong, my player to watch for the Lions series. His stature and physique are perfect for a modern-day Test tighthead. At 6ft and 122kg (19st 3lb), his running and ball-playing skills belie the figure he carves on the field. The fundamentals of his game are intact and

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