Gatland has got it right

After months of speculation, the Lion is out of the bag.

Now that Warren Gatland has revealed the 37 players he has chosen for the tour of Australia, the focus will shift on paring that broader selection down to those entrusted with a starting place in the side for the key opening Test in Brisbane on June 23.

Watching the squad unveiled live on Sky Sports yesterday morning, it was difficult not to feel the adrenaline rush that accompanies such an announcement. For the players in contention, who had no indication in advance of what was about to unfold, you can only appreciate the mix of euphoria and despair.