Dan Biggar’s last shot at goal for the Lions flew over the best part of 50 metres only to come down beneath the Hurricanes’ crossbar in Wellington. His next one will be in South Africa this summer.
The only question remaining to be resolved is not whether the courageous Welshman makes the tour but whether he does so as the prospective Test fly-half around whom the tactical plan for the series will stand or fall. Not bad for one who found himself some way back on the starting grid six months ago.
When the flag went up for the first lap of the endurance race for Lions’ selection, Biggar bare...