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Sir Ian McGeechan picks his six players to watch in 2021

2. Jamie Ritchie (Scotland)

McGeechan’s view: “I really rate the young flanker, who has the potential to be another Tom Croft. He was Scotland’s standout forward this year and his Six Nations form will be closely scrutinised. He can play across the whole back row, is a superb lineout option, a great jackaller, carries well and and has a really high game involvement.”

Lions odds: 5/1

Our thoughts: Will need a huge Six Nations to get ahead of the likes Tom Curry, Sam Underhill and Justin Tipuric in the pecking order

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