Debates will soon start about the formation of Warren Gatland’s first Test team to face New Zealand in Auckland next June following the Wales boss’ appointment as British and Irish Lions head coach.
Here, we select a line-up that might fit the bill if the Lions were playing New Zealand this weekend.
15: STUART HOGG (Scotland) – a brilliant counter-attacker who would light up any back division, but will Welshman Leigh Halfpenny’s prolific goalkicking edge it in selection?