British and Irish Lions: Prolific Josh Adams hopes for Test spot

Josh Adams: Warren Gatland hails British and Irish Lions wing’s try-scoring record

Wales wing Josh Adams is hoping his British and Irish Lions try-scoring exploits have put down a marker for a Test spot against South Africa.

The Lions have four more warm-up games before meeting the Springboks in the first Test on 24 July.

“Every opportunity you get to play is a chance to make a statement,” said Adams, 26.

“There were a few walk-ins so I can’t take too much credit but I am happy to score four.”

Adams was the only member of the squad to start the first two matches.

“I was happy to because it is a shorter tour with fewer warm-up games; you’ve got to take a chance when you get it,” he added.

“There’s a few more games to come. There’s other boys with plenty of other opportunities but you can only do what you can when you get the chance.”

Adams had never scored four tries in one game before the Sigma Lions triumph.

That is despite the fact he is a proven try scorer, with 17 in 32 internationals…

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