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

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.