Gatland's Lions: The Winners and Losers

Bundee Aki’s powerful ball-carrying game will be required against a giant South African side and should work well, but there is no getting away from the fact his selection is a shock
Gatland's Lions: The Winners and Losers

Jason Leonard, Chairman of the British and Irish Lions, announces Bundee Aki of Ireland into the squad

Warren Gatland has finally announced his 37-man British & Irish Lions squad to take on South Africa this summer with Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones named as captain for the tour.

In the build-up to Thursday’s big reveal there had been weeks of speculation as to the make-up of Gatland’s party, but now we know who will be the men facing the Springboks.

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