Injuries and suspensions are part and parcel of a Lions tour, but who are the superstars who could head to South Africa should such a fate befall any of Warren Gatland's players.
Just this weekend Dan Biggar could pick up both following his ugly clearout for Northampton Saints against Wasps that saw the fly-half depart himself with an injury.
, using their sources and multiple reports in the media have selected the 'next cabs off the ranks' for each position.
BACK-THREE:
- Fullback: Hugo Keenan (Ireland)
- Winger: Jonny May (England)
- Winger: Jack Nowell (England)
CENTRES:
- Outside-centre: Jonathan Davies (Wales)
- Inside-centre: Manu Tuilagi (England)
HALFBACKS:
- Fly-half: Marcus Smith (England)
- Scrum-half: Tomos Williams (Wales)
FRONT-ROW:
- Loosehead-prop: Cian Healy (Ireland)
- Hooker: Ronan Kelleher (Ireland)
- Tighthead-prop: Kyle Sinckler (England)
SECOND-ROW:
- Lock: James Ryan (Ireland)
- Lock 2: Cory Hill (Wales)
BACK-ROW:
- Blindside-flanker: Josh Navidi (Wales)
- Openside-flanker: Sam Underhill (England)
- Number 8: CJ Stander (Ireland)
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