Jenkins accepts he may miss Lions tour

Gethin Jenkins accepts he may have to miss next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour of Australia if Toulon reach the French Top 14 final.

Jenkins knew the potential ramifications when he signed for Toulon last summer and it is understood his loyalty in any tug-of-war would be with the club.

The Lions open their 10-match tour against the Barbarians in Hong Kong on June 1 — the same day as the Top 14 final — and coach Warren Gatland wants his whole squad to fly out together.