The Telegraph had a go at predicting a squad for the 2021 tour to South Africa following the 2017 series in New Zealand.
One player has already retired…
Potential Lions squad for tour of South Africa 2021
Props
Rob Evans (Wales), Jack McGrath (Ireland), Mako Vunipola (England), Zander Fagerson (Scotland), Tadhg Furlong (Ireland), Kyle Sinckler (England)
Hookers
Jamie George (England), Neil Scannell (Ireland), Ryan Elias (Wales)
Locks
Maro Itoje (England), Jonny Gray (Scotland), Joe Launchbury (England), Courtney Lawes (England), James Ryan (Ireland)