LIST | 5 Lions contenders who are 100/1 to make the squad

The top-scorer in the Championship this season, the prolific winger, is a similar sort of player to Jonny May and is developing into one of England’s most exciting young talents. It’s simple: give him the ball, point him in the direction of the try-line, sit back and applaud.

If he can continue his meteoric rise in the Gallagher Premiership next season, an England call-up and potential Lions tour isn’t beyond the realms of possibility. He looked very good against Bath last weekend

With Adam Hastings and Finn Russell ruled out through injury, the afroed Scottish prince returned to the starting team for the first time since 2015 during the Autumn Nations Cup. A recall from Gregor Townsend looked completely off the cards a few months ago, so we probably shouldn't underestimate the fly-half.

The 24-cap back-rower is Welsh, which under Warren Gatland means he's certainly worth a punt at 100/1. Although he's now 33, when fit he is a great back of the line player, tough and athletic. We wouldn't rule out a call-up.

With Johnny Sexton's injury problems and nobody else making the Ireland 10 jersey their own, it isn't beyond the realms of possibility that the Ulster playmaker may earn a recall. Certainly worth a punt.

Another Welshman. His chances of making the tour are thought to be slim after his Wales career was put on hold after he left Gloucester to join Japanese side Red Hurricanes. Gatland gave him his international debut so you never know.