The British & Irish Lions have not included any Welsh players in their matchday squad for the first Test in Brisbane, marking a significant change since 1896. This development reflects the decline of rugby in Wales compared to its historic success in the 1970s with prominent players. Jac Morgan's exclusion exemplifies this decline, further emphasized by the presence of eleven Irish, nine English, and three Scottish players in the Lions' squad. The last tour saw six Welsh players involved against South Africa, highlighting a substantial shift in talent representation.
When the British & Irish Lions last won a Test series in 2013, Leigh Halfpenny scored a record 49 points and Sam Warburton captained the side to glory in Australia.
For the first time since 1896, not a single Welsh player will be represented in the Lions' matchday squad for Saturday's first Test in Brisbane.
The omission of Jac Morgan is a sign of rugby's decline in Wales in recent years, contrasting sharply with the glorious 1970s.
Eleven players from Ireland, nine from England, and three from Scotland will feature in the Lions' matchday 23, reflecting a poor situation for Welsh rugby.
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