Josh Van der Flier 'at peace' with Lions fate whether or not he makes touring squad

AT PEACE: Leinster's Josh van der Flier applauds the fans after the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Whatever about Leinster’s uncanny knack of hitting the bar when it comes to the biggest prize on offer, Josh van der Flier will be hoping it can be a case of third time lucky when the British and Irish Lions squad is revealed in London on Thursday.

The Leinster flanker was just 24 when the 2017 party was revealed. Injured and going through rehab at the time with Luke Fitzgerald, a tourist from eight years before, he remembers his then teammate all but ignoring the announcement.