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Published 17:45 21 Apr 2021 BST
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"He's got to be one of the most consistent wingers in world rugby. He just goes about his business. "I've never met the bloke and never played against him either, but I've always been a fan of how he goes about his business without getting praises, I guess. He's been playing for Ireland for years, and I've great respect for him. He's done really well in the Six Nations, and he just consistently does well. "As wingers, he's doing good for us old guys! So it's good to see."[caption id="attachment_40408" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Nemani Nadolo in 2015 World Cup action for Fiji against England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)[/caption]
So that is Earls as the first name on Nadolo's Test match team-sheet for the Lions. As for his starting outhalf:
"I know it's a big debate and I'll probably get ridiculed for saying this, but Finn Russell at 10."Earls has previously got the backing of O'Brien to be a Test starter for the Lions, while Sam Warburton has backed him for the touring squad. And, if anyone had any qualms about going off the recommendations of Nadolo, O'Brien and Warburton, how about this chap: https://twitter.com/J_Rokocoko/status/1374258329409761281 Game respect game, and Joe Rokocoko respects, 100%. The Earls 2021 campaign is gaining steam. CHECK OUT THAT FULL EPISODE HERE:
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