'Flash' Finn is ready to weather the storm

RUGBY Johnny Sexton insists Finn Russell's “flash” skills are matched by the defensive steel needed from the British and Irish Lions fly-half to weather the storm coming his way in Brisbane.

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Russell pulls the strings in today's first Test as the Lions look to take an important first step towards claiming their first series victory since touring Down Under in 2013.

The Scotland playmaker was famously described as “flashy” and a “media darling” in Sexton's autobiography, but the Ireland great has been won over by his former rival since working with him in his capacity as Lions kicking coach.