Here’s how Ireland’s 11 Lions players compares to previous squads

We assess how Warren Gatland's selection compares to the make-up of recent Lions squads

Here’s how Ireland’s 11 Lions players compares to previous squads

Warren Gatland on Wednesday ended weeks of speculation by naming his squad for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour.

Gatland selected 16 players from RBS 6 Nations champions England, 11 from Ireland, 12 from Wales and only two from Scotland for June and July's trip to his native New Zealand.

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