"Likely Lions" - Three England players who impressed Andy Farrell during the 2024 Six Nations

With anticipation building, speculation mounts over the potential star performers for the prestigious event.

Sky Sports has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, promising viewers live coverage of all three Tests and six warm-up matches.

In light of this, the hypothetical scenario emerges: if Lions head coach Andy Farrell were to assemble his squad today, who would make the cut for the journey Down Under?

Sky Sports delves into the standout players from each of the home nations during the recently concluded 2024 Six Nations, potentially catching Farrell's discerning eye.

Under the tutelage of coach Eddie Jones, Genge became a prominent fixture in England's senior squads. Notably, he contributed to England's journey to the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Four years later, Genge once again graced the global stage, featuring in Steve Borthwick’s squad for the 2023 edition of the prestigious tournament.

They said: "Ellis Genge progressively got better throughout the Six Nations and it culminated in a brilliant scrummaging performance against France's Uini Atonio.

"Atonio has six, yes six, stone on Genge but the England man worked hard, got low, and showed what an asset he can be in that front row.

"He is also a leader in the England camp and a voice like that will be essential for life on Tour."

No one expected the Exeter Chiefs flier to have such an impact on English rugby. A mainstay for England now - almost an automatic selection; touching world class.

They said: "Feyi-Waboso made quite the impression in the few games he played for England, his start against Ireland cementing him as a real future star.

"Ireland could not figure out how to stop his combination of power and pace and if he can continue to grow in the England shirt, he will be a certain name on Farrell's list for 2025."

The less said about Murrayfield the better, but the problems he caused Ireland and France showed the value to his side. Will be more important than ever for England following. the international retirement of Manu Tuilagi.

They said: "Another man who had a tournament to remember, when Ollie Lawrence came back into the England side, he showed why he is lethal in that centre position.

"He can play any role required - if you need him running hard lines he will, but if you need him using his brute strength to power up the field, he will also do that in abundance.

"If he is partnered with a certain Ireland centre, it could be a sensational combination."