Sir Ian McGeechan selects his three British & Irish Lions bolters

McGeechan said: "I think Beirne has had an excellent Six Nations for Ireland and I think he’s benefited greatly from having Paul O’Connell on the coaching staff."

Did you know? He was released by Leinster after making just four appearances as a youngster before making his name with the Scarlets

McGeechan said: "At the moment, I'd not only have Rees-Zammit in the squad on the right wing on form. He's been excellent. The 20-year-old scored four tries and he was a whisker away from scoring what could have been a match-winning try in the corner last night, too."

Did you know? Having started his youth career with the Cardiff Blues, he moved to Hartpury College and from there to the academy of Gloucester Rugby

McGeechan said: "The young Irish full-back has not put a foot wrong. He's come from nowhere, but definitely could travel."

Did you know? He played in 12 competitions for the Ireland Sevens team between 2017 and 2019