Will Greenwood has picked his current Lions XV for Sky Sports, based on Six Nations form and which is sure to change before the first Test in Johannesburg on July 24 2021...
15. Stuart Hogg (76 Scotland caps, British & Irish Lions 2013, 2017)
"He's gone from strength-to-strength in terms of his performances, and continues to be one of the most dangerous attacking full-backs around."
14. Jonny May (56 England caps)
"May has been one of the most consistent players in world rugby for some time, and has stood out again in 2020."
13. Manu Tuilagi (43 England caps, British & Irish Lions 2013)
"2019 saw Tuilagi return to the England fold and produce a considerable impact."
Manu Tuilagi of England surges forward.
12. Hadleigh Parkes (29 Wales caps)
"Parkes has been a mainstay in the national side - one which landed a Six Nations Grand Slam in 2018."
11. Elliot Daly (43 England caps, British & Irish Lions 2017)
"Possesses a wonderful kicking game, elusive running and key playmaking ability."
Elliot Daly of England breaks.
10. Owen Farrell (83 England caps, British & Irish Lions 2013, 2017)
"A mainstay and leader for England as they reached the World Cup final, and for Saracens upon all their trophy success."
Dejected looking Owen Farrell.
9. Ali Price (32 Scotland caps)
"A left-field choice perhaps, but Price has made Scotland tick to a tempo which has been superb in 2020."
1. Rory Sutherland (Seven Scotland caps)
"Sutherland has come in, and along with tighthead Zander Fagerson in the front row, Scotland's performance at the scrum has been entirely transformed."
2. Jamie George (49 England caps, British & Irish Lions 2017)
"Has won a host of trophies with Saracens at domestic and European level and become England's firmly established starting No 2."
3. Kyle Sinckler (35 England caps, British & Irish Lions 2017)
"His battle for the three shirt with Furlong will be superb."
Kyle Sinckler of England Rugby on the break.
4. Maro Itoje (38 England caps, British & Irish Lions 2017)
"A key man in England's run to the Rugby World Cup final"
Maro Itoje of Saracens celebrates the win.
5. James Ryan (26 Ireland caps)
"A future Ireland captain in the making, perhaps even a Lions one."
6. Tom Curry (23 England caps)
"He was one of the best players at the most recent World Cup and would be a more-than-worthy Lion."
George North of Wales Rugby is tackled by Tom Curry.
7. Justin Tipuric (76 Wales caps, British & Irish Lions 2013, 2017)
"A back-row with phenomenal pace and a superb skill-set."
8. CJ Stander (41 Ireland caps, British & Irish Lions 2017)
"Billy Vunipola was initially inked in for this spot until a fourth forearm break in two years in January."
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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