He won his third cap at 12 in June's second Test against South Africa, impressing Wales coach Warren Gatland who wants to see more of Roberts there.

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The Scarlets included Martin Roberts, Jon Davies and Owens who had all been made available by Wales coach Warren Gatland.

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Wales coach Warren Gatland, in the Lions coaching backroom staff in South Africa, transformed Roberts from wing to centre and now Lions head coach Ian McGeechan is certainly reaping rewards.

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