Using stats from The Rugby Net, we have put together what should be statistically the strongest British and Irish Lions starting XV available right now….not sure we agree though. Take a look!
Fullback: MIKE BROWN (England)
Wingers: GEORGE NORTH (Wales) and JACK NOWELL (England)
Centres: JONATHAN JOSEPH (England) and JAMIE ROBERTS (Wales)
Fly-half: DAN BIGGAR (Wales)
Scrum-half: CONOR MURRAY (Ireland)
Props: JACK MCGRATH (Ireland) and DAN COLE (England)
Hooker: RORY BEST (Ireland)
Locks: GEORGE KRUIS and MARO ITOJE (England)
Flankers: CHRIS ROBSHAW AND JAMES HASKELL (England)