| However the inclusion of Matt Dawson in the side means that Chris Cusiter, who has been in superb form throughout the tour, drops to the bench and Gareth Cooper misses out on his place in the match day 22.
Include in the backs are Leinster’s Denis Hickie and Gordon D’Arcy join fellow Irishman Geordan Murphy in the backs, while up front Michael Owen, Martyn Williams and John Hayes join Bulloch.
Recent addition to the squad Brett Cockbain joins Cusiter on the bench as do Ronan O’Gara and test replacement Shane Horgan.
Lions: Geordan Murphy (Ireland), Mark Cueto (England), Will Greenwood (England), Gordon D'Arcy (Ireland), Denis Hickie (Ireland), Charlie Hodgson (England), Matt Dawson (England), Michael Owen (Wales), Martyn Williams (Wales), Jason White (Scotland), Ben Kay (England), Simon Shaw (England), Jonh Hayes (Ireland), Gordon Bulloch (captain, Scotland), Andy Sheridan (England).
Reserves: Andy Titterrell (England), Matt Stevens (England), Brent Cockbain (Wales), Martin Corry (England), Chris Cusiter (Scotland), Ronan O'Gara (Ireland), Shane Horgan (Ireland).
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