Kyle Sinckler had already ‘processed’ Lions omission before getting late call-up

Kyle Sinckler had given up hope of playing for the Lions after missing the first selection (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kyle Sinckler admitted he had written off any hopes of finding a way into the British and Irish Lions squad after being left out of Warren Gatland’s initial selection last month.

The England prop was added to the group on Sunday after injury ruled out Ireland’s Andrew Porter, completing an emotional roller coaster for Sinckler, who had been left distraught by his original omission.