1. Andrew Porter – An all-action loosehead with tighthead experience, Porter anchors the Ireland scrum and dominates in the carry.
2. Dan Sheehan – A modern hooker with serious pace, Sheehan is one of world rugby’s most dynamic forwards and a key weapon in attack.
3. Tadhg Furlong – The Lions’ cornerstone at tighthead, Furlong mixes scrummaging power with outrageous handling skills. A genuine world-class prop.
4. Joe McCarthy – The breakout Irish lock, McCarthy is a physical beast with a high work rate and a rapidly growing international reputation.
5. Scott Cummings – A lineout technician and gritty workhorse for Scotland, Cummings offers dependability and engine room grit.
6. Ollie Chessum – Tall, athletic, and fearless, the Leicester Tiger can play across the back five – brings energy, height, and defensive steel.
7. Josh van der Flier – The 2022 World Rugby Player of the Year, van der Flier is relentless at the breakdown and tireless in defence.
8. Jack Conan – A 2021 Lions Test starter, Conan is a powerful carrier and breakdown asset, with bags of experience and composure.
EDITORS PICKS:
Can You Name Every 2021 British & Irish Lions Player?
Think you remember the 2021 Lions tour of South Africa? It’s been a few years since that brutal, bruising, and controversial Test series — but true rugby heads never forget.
- 42 players were named in Warren Gatland’s final squad
- The Lions won the First Test 22-17, but the Springboks hit back to win the series 2-1
- The decider? A gritty 19-16 Springbok victory that still stings for many fans
Now it’s time to test your memory.
- How many of those 42 Lions can you name?
- No hints. No positions. Just rugby IQ.
- You’ve got 5 minutes.
Take the quiz, scroll down, and start typing.
Let’s see what you’re made of.
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