British & Irish Lions

It's now doubtful whether the Leinster pair will be available for selection by Warren Gatland.

BRIAN O'DRISCOLL insists the current length of British and Irish Lions tours must be preserved if they are to remain viable.

RORY Best insists Dylan Hartley still has plenty of time to state a compelling case for the British and Irish Lions' captaincy.

DYLAN Hartley's suitability to lead the British and Irish Lions has been questioned by Brian O'Driscoll as the England captain waits to discover the damage caused to his career by yet another major disciplinary lapse.

EDDIE JONES believes there could be 10-to-15 England players in the British and Irish Lions squad for next summer's tour to New Zealand.

BRIAN O’DRISCOLL believes the reappointment of Andy Farrell to Warren Gatland’s British and Irish Lions coaching team would be welcomed by players. 

WARREN GATLAND has claimed the British and Irish Lions have doubled the pressure to win a first Test series in New Zealand since 1971 through compiling a "very, very tough schedule".