"0/5" - Five players who were tipped to be future Lions in 2017

It was a fair call, with Jones having been the breakout star of the 2016 autumn internationals - with the centre carrying that form into 2017. His Scotland career has since hit a bit of a bump after missing out on selection for the 2019 World Cup, with most of his appearances now coming from the replacement bench.

Since being an unused replacement against Japan, the speedster has been beset with injury and bad fortune and was unexpectedly miles away when the Lions squad is chosen, let alone the Test XV.

. Again, it looked a good pick - with Leavy going on to greater heights in 2018 - inspiring Leinster to PRO14 and Champions Cup triumphs and Ireland to a Grand Slam. Unfortunately, a bad injury has virtually kept the 26-year-old out of the game for the past two years

Probably their best pick as the England flanker looked like a guaranteed pick prior to the 2021 Six Nations when he was ruled out with injury. Unlike the other players on this list, Underhill probably does have a realistic chance of making the squad in 2025.

Why was there such a buzz around him four years ago? Well, he had just been part of the Scarlets' team that won the PRO12 - playing in the semi-final and final in the absence of Ken Owens. Making his Wales debut that summer, the excitement around Elias was justified. He has nevertheless not kicked on since then.