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Team News: British and Irish Lions call up Shane Williams to face Brumbies

Team News: Lions call up Williams to face Brumbies
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The British & Irish Lions hand Welsh legend Shane Williams a shock call-up for their final warm-up game against the Brumbies.

Former Wales wing Shane Williams has been given a surprise call-up by the British and Irish Lions and will line up against the Brumbies.

The Lions face the Brumbies on Tuesday in their final warm-up game before the test series against Australia.

Williams, who is Wales's all-time record try scorer, has been playing rugby in Japan since his international retirement and will only feature in one game.

Coach Warren Gatland also named his starting lineup, which feature recent call-ups Brad Barritt and Christian Wade and will be captained by Rory Best.

British & Irish Lions: 15. Rob Kearney, 14. Christian Wade, 13. Brad Barritt, 12. Billy Twelvetrees, 11. Shane Williams, 10. Stuart Hogg, 9. Ben Youngs, 8. Toby Faletau, 7. Justin Tipuric, 6. Sean O'Brien, 5. Richie Gray, 4. Ian Evans, 3. Matt Stevens, 2. Rory Best (c), 1. Ryan Grant.

Replacements: 16. Richard Hibbard, 17. Alex Corbisiero, 18. Dan Cole, 19. Geoff Parling, 20. Dan Lydiate, 21. Connor Murray, 22. Owen Farrell, 23. Simon Zebo

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