Leinster Lions grow in numbers as prop Clarkson gets surprise call-up from Farrell

Leinster will have as many representatives as England on this tour to Australia when the 25-year-old with eight international caps arrives in Brisbane.

Thomas Clarkson of Ireland on his way to scoring his side's sixth try during the International Rugby Test match between Portugal and Ireland. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Ireland tighthead prop Thomas Clarkson has been called up by the British & Irish Lions, bringing the number of Leinster players in Andy Farrell’s squad to 14.

The Irish province will have as many representatives as England on this tour to Australia when the 25-year-old with eight international caps arrives in Brisbane.