Leo Cullen encourages Sexton, Ryan, and Ringrose to stay sharp for any late Lions call

Johnny Sexton, James Ryan, and Garry Ringrose were surprise omissions from Warren Gatland’s 37-man Lions squad

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Leinster coach Leo Cullen has encouraged the likes of Johnny Sexton, James Ryan, and Garry Ringrose to prove their sharpness in the coming weeks with the aim of an emergency call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad.

The trio were surprise omissions from Warren Gatland’s 37-man squad during the week, but Cullen thinks his players need to be ready if a late injury call-up is required for the tour to South Africa.