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New Zealand-born centre Aki, who qualifies for Ireland on residency, was among the surprise selections in Gatland’s squad. He was not expected by many to challenge for a midfield berth, given the congested selection picture, but he has come through on the rails. The Connacht player offers a considerable physical presence and a direct running ability that the Lions will require when they take on not only the Springboks, but their other tour opponents. Expect him to make the most of his opportunity. Elliot Daly (England) Elliot Daly in action for England (David Davies/PA) Saracens back Daly t...

British and Irish Lions pen pics Warren Gatland has named his Lions squad (David Davies/PA) British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has named his 37-man squad for this summer’s South Africa tour. Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at Gatland’s selections for a trip that is highlighted by three Test matches against the world champion Springboks. Backs

Welsh Test centurion  George North will miss the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) playing for the Ospreys against Cardiff Blues in the PRO14 Rainbow Cup last weekend. The outside back was aiming to feature in his third Lions tour after playing in Australia in 2013 and New Zealand in 2017, whence he accumulated three Lions Test caps. The 29-year-old North has played 102 times for his country and was hoping to add to his illustrious career by completing a rare tour treble, playing in all three countries that the Lions visit. "Sp...

All of them are the Tommy Gunn character lobbing bombs in the alleyway. Garry Ringrose was a decent shout to tour in 2017 but Gatland went with Jonathan Davies while also bringing two Kiwis in Ben Te’o and Jared Payne. Ringrose was high up the list of potential Lions until his latest season-interrupting injury. Henry Slade and Henshaw or a fully fit Manu Tuilagi are serious partnerships, so Ringrose probably needs to feature against La Rochelle. In the back three, Anthony Watson, Jonny May and Louis Rees-Zammit are the main contenders with Duhan van der Merwe bringing that Afrikaner phys...

Sam Warburton backs Maro Itoje to captain Lions on South Africa tour Gerard Meagher © Provided by The Guardian Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images Sam Warburton has backed Maro Itoje to follow in his footsteps and captain the British & Irish Lions this summer in South Africa. Alun Wyn Jones is the favourite for the role but his compatriot Warburton, who captained the Lions on their two previous tours, believes the England and Saracens lock is the best man for the job. Warburton’s ringing endorsement comes in spite of Itoje’s on-field discipline problems during the Six...