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Finn Russell backed to steer Lions to victory as the majestic Scotsman prepares to take centre stage in first test against Australia

Finn Russell backed to steer Lions to victory as the majestic Scotsman prepares to take centre stage in first test against Australia

NIK SIMON: The 32-year-old Scotsman will start a Lions test for the first time in front of a sold-out crowd at the Suncorp Stadium in the series-opening first Test against Australia.

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