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Published 10:48 4 May 2017 BST
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"There's a few [threats] but I'd probably say Owen Farrell as he has something the All Blacks don't."
"They don't have someone who can kick goals like Farrell," Rowe continued.
"And he's a completely different player to Beauden Barrett, with respect that he's more of a traditional English front five of the Jonny Wilkinson ilk. "The All Blacks don't have that. They did in the past, with Dan Carter, Grant Fox and Andrew Mehrtens. Barrett is an incredible player but if it goes back to the old traditional play, and style of play, Farrell could be the guy that changes things for the Lions."Ronan O'Gara, who was also on the podcast, agreed and noted that Barrett thrives in Super Rugby as ruck contests are few and far between. "Eden Park in June will be wet and greasy and there will be an emphasis on field position," said O'Gara. "The longer the Lions can hang in there and it becomes a traditional game, and they try win that kick tennis, it will be fascinating to see."
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