Davies eager to feed off Tuilagi power

Jonathan Davies is looking forward to forming a new centre partnership with Manu Tuilagi.

Davies switches from outside to inside centre tomorrow and, having faced Tuilagi in Wales v England clashes, is glad they will be on the same side in Brisbane.

“When you come up against Manu, you’re aware of his strengths and, hopefully, I’ll benefit from them,” he said.

“He’s had a great season and he showed against Western Force on Wednesday that he’s so strong in the tackle and, hopefully, he can get his arms free and put some of the boys through.”

Davies played in the opening game of the tour, scoring a try on his Lions debut in the 59-8 win over the Barbarians in Hong Kong alongside regular Wales midfield partner Jamie Roberts.

He says he is not troubled by the switch from No13 to No12 and said: “I’m happy to be given any Lions jersey. I played a lot when I first started playing rugby at 12 and I don’t think it makes much difference. I’m sure me and Manu will swap just to make sure that we’re talking and getting our partnerships together.”