Dylan Hartley picks his Lions front-row to dominate the Springboks

It is difficult to judge who will make the test XV as things stand, although many pundits have been giving their predictions in recent times.

Amongst those is Hartley. Speaking on the Offload podcast, the former England captain revealed the front-row that could go 'toe-to-toe' with the powerful Springbok pack.

The Saracens loosehead has delivered already on two tours for Gatland and the Lions, which cannot be underestimated. Gatland knows some players will deliver for him, and he clearly believes form is temporary and class is permanent.

DID YOU KNOW? Born in New Zealand to Tongan parents, he qualified for England through residency

The Exeter Chiefs star has quietly gone about his business, getting better and better every season. Being first choice for England cannot be overlooked and Gatland will see a bit of himself in him.

DID YOU KNOW? Cowan-Dickie has previously been dual-registered with both the Cornish Pirates and Plymouth Albion to aid his player development

Furlong is an elite scrummager who also possesses good ball handling and running skills, and is considered one of the best front row forwards in world rugby.

DID YOU KNOW? Furlong comes from a farming family in the parish of Horeswood in County Wexford