Rugby ANZAC team to face British & Irish Lions who makes the cut in 2025?
The best of the Wallabies and All Blacks would play a one-off match against the British & Irish Lions at the MCG. Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have discussed the idea recently, but it's not a sure thing. NZR has concerns about player workload and timing.
Sam Bruce and Liam Napier will pick a team to face the British & Irish Lions in 2025. They can only pick 13 players from their home nations.
The ANZAC 23 is selected for the 2025 Bledisloe Cup. McLennan has made changes in the back three. Jordie Barrett is moved to fullback. Len Ikitau and Samu Kerevi are selected in midfield. Richie Mo'unga and Folau Fakatava play in halves. Rieko Ioane misses out. The back row is McLellan's favourite part of the squad. He has selected Rob Valetini, Ardie Savea, Dalton Papali'I, Scott Barrett, Nick Frost, Taniela Tupou, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Angus Bell.
Ma'a Nonu was 33 in 2015 and still delivering superb performances during the All Blacks World Cup success. Ma'u is still running around Major League Rugby at 40. Jordie Barrett is the obvious answer at No 12. Mo'unga is expected to sign a sabbatical deal in Japan following the World cup. Shannon Frizell is likely to move on after the tournament. Tate McDermott presents the compelling option at nine. Folau Fakatava is in a battle with Highlanders halfback Folio Fackatva. Samisoni Taukei'aho and Ethan de Groot have transformed the front row.
