5 huge names expected to miss out on Lions selection this Thursday

We’ve already revealed who is set to make the squad according to the Odds with these five big name superstars set to miss out.

The loosehead-prop has played down his chances of a Lions call-up after receiving no contact from Warren Gatland or his management team. Genge had been tipped for selection by former Lions captain Sam Warburton, but it now looks like he will miss out.

Props to make the squad: Tadhg Furlong (1/10), Kyle Sinckler (1/7), Wyn Jones (1/4), Mako Vunipola (1/3), Cian Healy (8/11), Andrew Porter or Zander Fagerson (both 10/11)

The Ireland captain is perhaps the most high profile expected omission of all, with Finn Russell currently just ahead of him for the third outside-half spot behind Owen Farrell and Dan Biggar. The Ireland captain has been absent for nearly a month, having sustained his latest head injury in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final win over Exeter Chiefs.

Outside-halves to make the squad: Owen Farrell (1/20), Dan Biggar (1/3), Finn Russell (1/2)

The Exeter second-row would be “such an honour” to be named in the British and Irish Lions squad tomorrow for the tour of South Africa, but says it’s not something he has focused on. With that in mind, it's been reported that he has also missed out.

Second-rows to make the squad: Maro Itoje (1/10), Alun Wyn Jones (1/8), James Ryan (1/7), Tadhg Beirne (1/4), Iain Henderson (4/6)

Undoubtedly, Ford has evolved into a fine player – he’s closing in on 200 league appearances and has collected 76 England caps along the way – but his Lions call has never arrived.

There has been clamour for a call up due to his form for Leicester Tigers, however, reports today suggest he isn't being considered by Warren Gatland.

Outside-halves to make the squad: Owen Farrell (1/20), Dan Biggar (1/3), Finn Russell (1/2)

It is no coincidence that England lifted themselves out of a poor run of form towards the end of 2018 when Tuilagi returned to the fold. It was reported by The Times last week that the centre may not make the squad, but will be on Warren Gatland’s ‘standby list’.

Centres to make the squad: Robbie Henshaw (1/10), George North (1/5), Jonathan Davies (1/5), Garry Ringrose (1/2)