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Lions squad announcement LIVE: Jonny May and Kyle Sinckler miss out as Warren Gatland reveals selection

Follow all the latest updates after Warren Gatland revealed his 37-man squad for the British and Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa this summer

Harry Latham-Coyle
Thursday 06 May 2021 16:13 BST
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Follow all the latest news live as the British and Irish Lions’ 37-man squad is announced today. Head coach Warren Gatland has selected 21 forwards and 16 backs and the players were not been told beforehand, finding out along with the rest of the world.

There are plenty of big talking points, like the captaincy, which has been handed to Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones after leading his country to the Six Nations title in the spring. Even then though, Jones may not be guaranteed a starting berth in what is naturally a highly competitive squad pooling the resources of the four nations.

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has been left out of coach Gatland’s 37-man squad, which tours South Africa from 3 July until 7 August. Owen Farrell, Dan Biggar and Finn Russell will be in contention for the fly-half positions. Follow all the latest reaction from the Lions’ squad announcement below.

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Jones set to lead the Lions

Alun Wyn Jones is expected to be named British and Irish Lions captain for the summer tour to South Africa.

The game’s most capped player with 157 Test appearances is clear favourite for the role ahead of closest rival Maro Itoje after leading Wales to success in the recent Six Nations.

It would be the 35-year-old’s fourth tour, although his role as skipper in the squad, announced by Warren Gatland today, would not guarantee a place in the Test team.

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Alun Wyn Jones expected to be captain as Warren Gatland reveals his Lions squad

The Wales skipper is set to be given the role but further questions remain ahead of Warren Gatland’s squad announcement

Harry Latham-Coyle6 May 2021 11:03

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