Rob Kearney, Simon Zebo, Conor Murray and Sean O'Brien have been omitted from the Lions match day squad for the first test against Australia in Brisbane.

Prop Alex Corbisiero  is a surprise inclusion in the front row.

Jamie Heaslip is at number 8,  Paul O'Connell is in the second row  Brian O'Driscoll is in the centre while Jonathan Sexton starts at out half.

Ex Lion David Wallace discussed the team selection with me on Newstalk Breakfast

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