BACK-ROW:
Blindside-flanker. Tom Curry (England): Since making his England debut in June 2017, Curry has become a superb Test-level back-row. Indeed, the Sale Shark was one of the best players at the most recent World Cup and would be a more-than-worthy Lion once again in 2025.
Openside-flanker. Jack Willis (England): Voted 2020 player’s player of the year at the Rugby Players’ Association awards, Willis’ talents are no secret. He is arguably the best young talent in an England jersey and has already added two caps and one try to his resume. A future Lion for sure!
Number 8. Caelan Doris (Ireland): A strong, dynamic loose forward, Doris’s ball-carrying, physicality and handling mark him out as a special talent. I would expect him to go on to win many Ireland and Lions caps.