Jonathan Joseph ready to move to wing if needed

England international Jonathan Joseph insisted that he is ready to move to wing, if the situation demands for him to make it to Test squad against New Zealand.

The England centre was not a part of the 23-man squad that lost to All Blacks 30-15 in the opening game at Eden Park with Leigh Halfpenny preferred over him.

However, Joseph has another chance to impress head coach Warren Gatland in the upcoming tour game against Hurricanes on Tuesday.

"I'd feel confident playing there, I've played there before," said Joseph.

"Being a rugby player, you're used to slotting into different positions. And yeah, I feel confident there.

"The type of player I am I feel it's not too tough for me to shift onto the wing, like Elliot Daly.

"I feel like we're quite similar players.

"So potentially I could slot onto the wing if needed.

"But everyone of course wants to get into that Saturday team, and to do so in their preferred position."

The 26-year-old admitted that he had not spent much time training on the wing during the Lions camp.

"Not massively. Maybe I'll slot myself in there tomorrow, just in case!"

Gatland has named Rory Best as the captain of the side for the clash against Hurricanes with George Kruis slotted at bench. Jack Nowell will feature at fullback and the 24-year-old is pleased with the role assigned to him.

"I've played 15 for Exeter this year," said Nowell, whose regular role is on the wing.

"And Rob Howley has said he'll back me in that position as well, so that's great.

"For them to trust me to put the 15 shirt on and play in that position, that's very pleasing.

"In terms of Test selection, the most pleasing thing is anything can happen.

"The coaches are changing it, if you do well and if you do perform well they're going to pick you and play you."