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VOTE: Who will captain the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand?

Lions captain Sam Warburton runs out onto the field for the second Test against Australia in 2013
Image: Sam Warburton led the Lions to a series win in 2013 but who should skipper them in New Zealand next summer?

Warren Gatland has named his coaching staff for next summer's British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand but who will he appoint as captain? We want you to decide.

Competition is fierce after a fantastic autumn for the Home Nations. England won all four Tests to extend their winning streak to 14 games, Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time, while Wales and Scotland responded positively to defeats against Australia in their opening November fixtures.

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Sam Warburton led the Lions to a series win over the Wallabies in 2013 but with the flanker struggling with injuries, we have selected Rory Best, Dylan Hartley and Alun-Wyn Jones as our leading candidates.

Who do you think should captain the British and Irish Lions against the All Blacks? Cast your vote below and the result will be announced before Gloucester's Challenge Cup tie with La Rochelle.

The Lions will play 10 matches between June 3 and July 8, which includes a three-Test series against New Zealand, and every game will be live on Sky Sports. The squad announcement takes place on April 19.

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