The Most Selected British & Irish Lions XV By The Experts
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Warren Gatland names his British & Irish Lions squad in less than three weeks.
The famous touring side face what is probably their most difficult tour in recent memory, coming up against the back-to-back world champions in New Zealand. Head coach Warren Gatland however, probably has one of the best crops of players to pick from in recent memory, but getting his squad and Test team right will be key.
Journalists and former players have been having a go at selecting the XV they think can pick up a series win, with WalesOnline tallying all the votes to put together the most selected starting line-up.
Twenty former players and journalists were considered. Have a look below and let us know what you think.
The Most Selected British & Irish Lions XV By The Experts
15. Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
14. George North (Wales)
13. Jonathan Joseph (England)
12. Owen Farrell (England)
11. Elliot Daly (England)
10. Johnny Sexton (Ireland)
9. Conor Murray (Ireland)
1. Mako Vunipola (England)
2. Ken Owens (Wales)
3. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland)
4. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales)
5. Maro Itoje (England)
6. CJ Stander (Ireland)
7. Sam Warburton (Wales)
8. Billy Vunipola (England)
