Donal Lenihan: Farrell bets on green but expect a bolter or two to make Lions impression

There’s already strong speculation that Andy Farrell will add at least two players, including his son Owen, to the Lions squad before the game against Argentina. 

Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final defeat, coupled with Ireland finishing third in a Six Nations campaign many expected them to win, will be used as a stick to beat Andy Farrell if things don’t go to plan in Australia. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

First up, now that Andy Farrell has declared his hand, an overview of his long debated and much anticipated Lions selection.

From a parochial stance, a record number of Irish in his Lions tour party is pleasing given the number of times we’ve been in the minority. On my last Lions sojourn as a player to Australia in 1989, only four Irish made a squad of 30 players.