Injuries and suspensions are part and parcel of rugby, but who are the five favourites to be called-up should such a fate befall any of Warren Gatland’s players
#5. Sam Underhill (England) – 5/1
A stellar 2019 and 2020 with England meant the powerhouse was in a good position to earn a Lions berth at the beginning of the year with Sam Warburton tipping him to start. Unfortunately a hip injury came at the worst possible time as he missed the entire 2021 Six Nations – but the destructive tackler would not let the Lions down if he was called into the squad.
