The Telegraph had a go at the unenviable task of predicting a squad for the 2021 tour to South Africa following the 2017 series in New Zealand.
One player they selected has already retired while big name players such as Tom Curry, Jonny May and Alun Wyn Jones both miss out.
Potential Lions squad for tour of South Africa 2021
Props
- Rob Evans (Wales)
- Jack McGrath (Ireland)
- Mako Vunipola (England)
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
- Kyle Sinckler (England)
Hookers
- Jamie George (England)
- Neil Scannell (Ireland)
- Ryan Elias (Wales)