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British and Irish Lions: Alex Corbisiero thrilled at being named in starting line-up

Image: Alex Corbisiero: Starts at loosehead against Australia

Alex Corbisiero is delighted to have put his injury woes behind him as he prepares to make his British and Irish Lions Test debut.

Focus

Gatland acknowledged that while players will be disappointed to have missed out on selection there would still be opportunities for them to play a part in the series, as was proven on the last tour four years ago. "If you remember 2009, the midfield combination for the first Test (against South Africa) was Jamie Roberts and Brian O'Driscoll," he said. "And for the third Test it ended up being Riki Flutey and Tommy Bowe in the centre, and I think we finished the match with (scrum-half) Mike Phillips at 12 as well. "It is important that the rest of the squad stay focused. After the team announcement, we know there was some disappointment among the players, but it was just how those players went in and congratulated each other. "There were a few disappointed (players), but we are very close knit at the moment and there is a really positive feel in the team." Watch every Lions game live only on Sky Sports. Click here to sign up or upgrade now.

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