Owen Farrell and Finn Russell to spearhead new backline combination for the British and Irish Lions' first tour fixture in Johannesburg - with Warren Gatland making 14 changes and naming Stuart Hogg as captain By Nik Simon for MailOnline Published: 10:05 BST, 1 July 2021 | Updated: 10:05 BST, 1 July 2021 Viewcomments Finn Russell and Owen Farrell will spearhead a new backline combination in the Lions' opening tour fixture in Johannesburg. Head coach Warren Gatland has made 14 changes to his starting XV that beat Japan, with Stuart Hogg taking over as captain for the weekend. More to follow. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility