Iain Henderson: I want to be at my best for Lions tour

The former Belfast Royal Academy and Queen’s University student will face fierce competition for a place in the second row against the reigning world champions

Ireland's Iain Henderson is going on the Lions tour to South Africa

Iain Henderson says he wants to make sure he is in the best possible position to target a first Test cap when he gets his second opportunity to tour with the British & Irish Lions in South Africa this summer.

The 29-year-old Henderson, named in Warren Gatland’s 37-man touring party yesterday, had been in New Zealand four years ago, but missed out on getting a full Test appearance.