CONFIRMED: Scottish duo to join the Lions squad

Gatland commented: “We have said all along that we need to give ourselves the best chance of winning the Test series and that could potentially involve calling up players.

“Bringing in these players from an identical time zone, who can hit the ground running and step straight in rather than having to adjust following long-haul travel will help us manage players before the 1^st Test, give us quality training numbers to prepare properly as well as offering us options for selection for the Chiefs match.”