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Andy Farrell has endorsed Rory Best as a contender to captain the British and Irish Lions next summer.Ireland assistant Farrell is expected to be named as Lions defence coach when boss Warren Gatland confirms his back room staff on December 7.And former England coach Farrell has hailed Ireland skipper Best as among the nucleus of stars who can be under serious consideration to lead the Lions three-Test tour to New Zealand.Best will win his 100th Ireland cap in Saturdays autumn Test clash with Australia in Dublin, amid firm backing over his Lions credentials from Farrell.Theres no doubt that hes a contender when hes doing as good a job as he is for his national team and his national team is doing pretty well, said Farrell, of Bests potential candidacy as Lions captain.Hes a big part of that so he has to be right up there doesnt he?Wales flanker Sam Warburton and England hooker Dylan Hartley have so far been the bookies front-runners to assume the Lions captaincy next summer.But since assuming Irelands armband Best has led Ireland to a first-ever victory over the Springboks on South African soil in June, and also a maiden win over New Zealand this autumn.Ulsters evergreen hooker Best has been roundly hailed as producing the finest rugby of his career, despite hitting 34 years of age. And Farrell insisted the gritty farmers son has the cool demeanour that marks out the sharpest leaders.Farrells backing certainly carries weight given the former dual-code international is all-but inked in as part of Gatlands Lions coaching staff.As a player given the ups and downs of international rugby, when youve got 100 caps youve certainly been through a hell of a lot, said Farrell. Your experience of how you deal not just with your own game and the players around you for the feel of the game in the white-hot heat of the moment is priceless.Thats what Ive been super impressed with: not only is Rory laying his body on the line but his decision-making and his calmness under pressure in the big games that weve been in, certainly since Ive been here in the last six months, has been fantastic to watch.Thats proper leadership, thats what that is, so anyone who has that skill or that trait has to be up there. Matt Milano Youth Jersey . After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge after only four minutes, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. Etoo gave Jose Mourinhos team a decisive lead from Oscars back pass in the 34th. Thurman Thomas Womens Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.shoptheofficialbills.com/Elite-Ed-Oliver-Bills-Jersey/ . "Theyve both been real good," said Babcock. "Havent changed our minds." A decision has seemingly been made - Sundays Group B-deciding tilt against Finland ahead - but it could not have been an easy one. Price opened the tournament with a sturdy 19-save performance against the Norwegians, yielding just one goal. Matt Milano Womens Jersey .ca NHL Power Rankings for the second straight week, ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche. TreDavious White Youth Jersey .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team. After eight weeks of the season, we asked 10 writers to grade players from across the country on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best performance possible. The LSU Tigers?landed four players on our latest list of top 50 players:199.dddddddddddd Arden Key, DE31. Jamal Adams, DB37. Ethan Pocic, OL39. Leonard Fournette, RB#CFBRank: 1-50 ' ' '