Back in 2017, The Telegraph attempted to look into their crystal ball and predict the British & Irish Lions XV to take on South Africa in 2021.
One player they selected has already retired while big name players such as Tom Curry, Dan Biggar, Hamish Watson and Alun Wyn Jones both miss out.
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Jack McGrath (Ireland)
- 2. Jamie George (England)
- 3. Kyle Sinckler (England)
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Maro Itoje (England)
- 5. Jonny Gray (Scotland)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Sam Warburton (Wales)
- 7. Sam Underhill (England)
- 8. Taulupe Faletau (Wales)
HALFBACKS:
- 9. Conor Murray (Ireland)
- 10. Finn Russell (Scotland)
CENTRES:
- 12. Joe Marchant (England)
- 13. Garry Ringrose (Ireland)
BACK-THREE:
- 11. Joe Cokanasiga (England)
- 14. Steff Evans (Wales)
- 15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
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