Lions squad announcement LIVE: Jonny May and Kyle Sinckler miss out as Warren Gatland reveals selection

Follow all the latest updates after Warren Gatland revealed his 37-man squad for the British and Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa this summer

British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland (Getty Images)

Follow all the latest news live as the British and Irish Lions’ 37-man squad is announced today. Head coach Warren Gatland has selected 21 forwards and 16 backs and the players were not been told beforehand, finding out along with the rest of the world.

There are plenty of big talking points, like the captaincy, which has been handed to Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones after leading his country to the Six Nations title in the spring. Even then though, Jones may not be guaranteed a starting berth in what is naturally a highly competitive squad pooling the resources of the four nations.

Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton has been left out of coach Gatland’s 37-man squad, which tours South Africa from 3 July until 7 August. Owen Farrell, Dan Biggar and Finn Russell will be in contention for the fly-half positions. Follow all the latest reaction from the Lions’ squad announcement below.

Read more:

• Preview: Gatland must find right characters for tour like no other
• Lions tour of South Africa: Full schedule, dates and fixtures
• Alun Wyn Jones named Lions captain as squad revealed

Lions squad announcement

• The summer tour will feature five warm-ups and three Tests
• Alun Wyn Jones named captain of side in South Africa
• Kyle Sinckler, Johnny Sexton and Jonny May miss out
• Sam Simmonds and Bundee Aki make 37-man squad

[6 May 2021 11:03 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Jones set to lead the Lions

Alun Wyn Jones is expected to be named British and Irish Lions captain for the summer tour to South Africa.

The game’s most capped player with 157 Test appearances is clear favourite for the role ahead of closest rival Maro Itoje after leading Wales to success in the recent Six Nations.

It would be the 35-year-old’s fourth tour, although his role as skipper in the squad, announced by Warren Gatland today, would not guarantee a place in the Test team.

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[6 May 2021 10:58 · Lawrence Ostlere]

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