Christchurch — Alun Wyn Jones will be the British and Irish Lions’ third captain in as many matches after coach Warren Gatland rang the changes for Saturday’s clash against a Crusaders side bristling with All Blacks. Gatland revamped the entire starting XV that suffered a shock loss to the Blues as the tourists look to bounce back against New Zealand’s strongest Super Rugby team. Lock Wyn Jones, the Wales skipper, takes over the captain’s duties from compatriot Ken Owens for a match seen as a must-win for the tourists. Scrumhalf Conor Murray makes his first appearance of the tour and is partnered by flyhalf Owen Farrell, who gets his first start after a cameo off the bench in the tour opener against the Provincial Barbarians. Centre Jonathan Davies, wing George North and flanker Sean O’Brien are also due to make their first appearances in New Zealand. "The aim was always to start everyone in the first three matches and this selection ensures that we achieve this," Gatland said. "Thi...
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