FLOP | 5 Lions contenders who underperformed in Europe this weekend

Somerset Live dubbed his performance during Bath's 19-23 defeat against Scarlets as very poor.

They said: "Struggled in defence again, this time with Steff Evans causing him problems. Was at fault for the first try when he gave away the defensive width by getting sucked in to make a tackle on Leigh Halfpenny who was covered by someone else.

"Gave away a needless penalty for a neck roll on Evans in ruck late in the game to hand the ball back to Scarlets when Bath were building pressure. Quite in attack. Struggling."

The scrum-half was particularly poor in a Glasgow Warriors side that were thumped 42-0 by Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. Subbed after 58 minutes, his poor passing and awful kicking was not pretty.

Going forward, the Irish speedster dazzled, but he was defensively destroyed by Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe, who ran riot as Toulouse overcame Ulster. Gatland will want someone who can contain Kolbe, and Stockdale definitely failed that audition.

The fullback look like he'd become a genuine Lions contender after England debut during the 2020 Six Nations, however, the Saints hotshots form has dropped off a cliff since then. Another mistake-ridden performance during Saints 12-16 defeat against Bordeaux-Begles at Franklin's Gardens on Friday night won't do his chances any favours.

This is more of a disappointed inclusion than anything. Injury problems have prevented the Bath back-rower from getting back to his best in recent times. so seeing the powerhouse leaving the field at the Rec after just 10 minutes was gutting. Failing an HIA, he will likely be on the sidelines for at least 3-4 weeks. Another setback.