Monye back as Lions ring changes (From Surrey Comet)

Monye back as Lions ring changes

1:06pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

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Harlequins winger Ugo Monye has been recalled to the British Lions starting line-up for the final test with South Africa this weekend as the tourists look to avoid a series whitewash.

The Boks have an unassailable 2-0 lead after last weekend's bruising encounter in Pretoria, and coach Ian McGeechan has been forced to make eight changes as his injury-ravaged squad look to restore some pride.

Monye, who was the subject of much criticism after wasting two try-scoring chances in the first test, returns on the wing with Tommy Bowe moving to centre after both Jamie Roberts and Brian O'Driscoll suffered tour-ending injuries last week.

Other changes see Shane Williams, Riki Flutey, Andrew Sheridan, Phil Vickery, Joe Worsley and Martyn Williams get the nod for the clash in Johannesburg.

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