Social media reaction as Warren Gatland names his Lions squad

British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland named his squad for the 2021 tour to South Africa. Here is how social media reacted to the squad announcement.

My @lionsofficial 1st Test match against @Springboks

1. M. Vunipola
2. J. George
3. T. Furlong
4. M. Itoji
5. A W. Jones (Capt)
6. T. Curry
7. H. Watson
8. T Faletau
9. C. Murray
10. O. Farrell
11. L. R Zammit
12. R. Henshaw
13. M. Tuilagi
14. A. Watson
15. S. Hogg

Thoughts?
— Jason Robinson OBE (@Jason15Robinson) May 6, 2021

Line Of Duty Finale vibe???
— Joe Marler (@JoeMarler) May 6, 2021

What do we make of it???! Huge for Conan & Bundee… pic.twitter.com/5EpQL6TaY0
— Brian O'Driscoll (@BrianODriscoll) May 6, 2021

Sam Simmonds named in @lionsofficial squad – interesting to see how he does on the international stage. Eddie Jones doesn't see him as part of the England team (for some reason) but Warren Gatland clearly thinks he is international quality.#bbcrugby #BritishAndIrishLions
— David Astill (@DavidPAstill21) May 6, 2021

https://twitter.com/btsportrugby/status/1390271157627150339

The final touches are being made to selection for our #LionsRugby 2021 squad.

Here's a sneak peek inside the meeting… pic.twitter.com/KgVUMNIqCG
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) May 5, 2021

What does sport mean?
Rang my 80-year-old dad (who never touched a rugby ball in his life) to tell him Bundee had been picked for #TheLions.
He was so delighted he nearly fell of the ladder at the hedge he had been trimming.#bundeeaki #connacht #LionsRugby #Lions2021 #Lions
— Michael Gallagher (@MickeyGallMO) May 6, 2021

Some big and shock decisions / omissions , but great to see so many players from all 4 countries.. Bring on the tour @lionsofficial
Some questionable YES , but there’s a reason the Gatland has won so much in rugby.. It’s because he knows a lot more than us fans.. #LionsRugby
— Dano (@roberts_dano) May 6, 2021

https://twitter.com/SHovendenKeane/status/1390278654983294982

#LionsRugby how is Daly picked, but not May? May is the fastest rugby player in the northern hemisphere and is in good form. We are going up against arguably the two fastest people in world rugby, Kolbe and Nkosi, and we aren't taking our fastest person? #Lions2021 #Lions
— Daniel Sacks (@Daniel__Sacks) May 6, 2021

And for me, the surprise person to miss out on the lions is Jonny May. Would’ve had two lightening quick wingers, with a good understanding of one another given what they do at Gloucester #Lions2021 #LionsRugby
— #BLACKLIVESMATTER‏ (@heyit5sam) May 6, 2021

Does this mean you’re asking me to report the news* again?

(*the Lions tour)

Unbelievably excited to be coming out of retirement for the Lions Series on @skysports this summer.

Very best of luck to those chosen. Squad reaction 6pm on SS, with Warren Gatland. pic.twitter.com/B8Q5KDkgDT
— Alex Payne (@AlexPayneTV) May 6, 2021

https://twitter.com/GlasgowWarriors/status/1390278705407217665

https://twitter.com/SaintsRugby/status/1390271773296545793

Feel a bit sorry for Jonny May
— Paul Williams (@thepaulwilliams) May 6, 2021

https://twitter.com/daveylewis89/status/1390286273932312583

And whenever anybody says you’re not good/big/strong/clever enough, be like Sam. Never give up. Simmonds’ Law. The selection that made me smile most.
— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) May 6, 2021

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