Meet the men facing one of the toughest tasks in sport - beating the All Blacks.

Sam Warburton was also skipper of the Lions during the team's last tour in Australia.

The big questions: Has Warren Gatland picked a squad good enough to beat the All Blacks?

The identity of the captain for the Lions' tour of New Zealand looks to have been leaked.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has a new job for a cause that's close to his heart.

The Lions will need to be at least 10 per cent fitter according to a conditioning expert.

All Black great Buck Shelford backs Pin a Poppy campaign.

Beauden Barrett's sensational form is a reminder of when Christian Cullen ruled.

Two-year-old tot Ka'iulani Forbes is fighting a rare cancer called Neuroblastoma.

The 10 sportsmen who have most divided the New Zealand sporting public.

Hurricanes flyer Nehe Milner-Skudder looms as an unlikely starter for the Lions series.

According to legend, Barrett's dad announced his intention to "go breed some All Blacks".

Beauden Barrett has been busy for the Hurricanes and the All Blacks.

The oldest living AB's feats against 1950 Lions tourists are worth recalling.

5.3 million reasons why the Lions will be desperate to record a series win over the ABs

Captaincy candidate Sam Warburton - Lions jersey trumps his Welsh one

Do you know your All Blacks? Test your knowledge with our latest quiz.

Confirmed - Sonny Bill Williams will wear the All Blacks AIG logo.

The Super Rugby mess should put a spotlight on NZR boss Steve Tew, writes Chris Rattue.

All Black fullback Ben Smith visited King's High and trained with the school's first XV.

COMMENT: It is unlikely that Sonny Bill has set a precedent with his unique jersey.

The SBW sponsorship controversy remains unresolved, but "positive" discussions continue.

There is a fine line in sevens between a good and bad tournament.

Sonny Bill Williams intends to clarify his position during the week.

Kieran Read's return to club rugby will have afforded him more pleasure the spectators.

Read is expected to play 40 minutes for University in a rare club appearance.

COMMENT: What's happening in Australian rugby is why we should thank Richie McCaw.

This year is shaping as the most demanding in the All Blacks' recent history.

The ABs are eying a mid-week clash in France. Does that mean a meeting against Dan Carter?

Dan Carter has thanked fans for supporting him during French doping allegations.