BBC SPORT | RUGBY UNION | Lions ready to roar

BBC Sport Online presents the players' views as the Lions prepare to tour Australia.

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Hungry Lions
Matt Dawson just wants to start playing

Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson says that the players just want to start playing rugby after their week of team-building.

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Happy Henry

Graham Henry is happy with the team's progress so far

Lions coach Graham Henry is pleased with the progress the team are making, but says there is a long way to go before his men can challenge Australia.

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Pride prepared

Martin Johnson admits to feeling the weight of expectation
Echoing his coach's view, captain Martin Johnson warns of a tough task ahead for the Lions, and admits to being honoured to have been selected as captain for a second time.

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Morale high
Neil Back can't wait to get started

Lions flanker Neil Back says that the team spirit at the Lions training camp is sky high and the players have gelled already.

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Howley's selection battle
Wales' Rob Howley faces competition for a place in the starting line-up

Welsh scrum-half Rob Howley must compete with Austin Healy and Matt Dawson for a place in the starting line-up, but insists that competition for places is good for the team.

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Glad to be back
Ireland lock Jeremy Davidson on his second Lion's tour

Ireland lock Jeremy Davidson explains how he is preparing to enjoy his second tour with the Lion's squad.

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