HALFBACKS:
- 10. George Ford (Leicester Tigers)
- 9. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints)
Gatland has always resisted the flashy halfbacks, with the Kiwi only introducing Finn Russell during the third Lions test after Dan Biggar limped off. Ford is the most similar to Biggar out of the English options and seems like a perfect fit for Gatland while Mitchell brings balance to the team in comparison to the more unpredictable Harry Randall or Raffi Quirke.
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
- 2. Jamie George (Saracens)
- 3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
Experience and power is the order of the day in the front three.
