BT Sport has picked three England players he believes will likely play some role in South Africa, despite not being picked in Warren Gatland’s initial Lions squad.
#1. Henry Slade (England)
The England centre walked off with the man of the match award after a nearly faultless display against Newcastle Falcons which saw him bag two tries and set-up a couple of others with his smooth handling.
As he said post-match he is doing everything he can to knock loudly on the doors of the British and Irish Lions selectors should anyone suffer an injury.
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DID YOU KNOW? He started both of Exeter’s victories in the Champions Cup and Premiership finals during the 2020/2021 campaign, and was man of the match during the latter