In 1974, he was selected as the youngest member of the British Lions squad for the tour of South Africa.

I got a text from Guy Jackson, the manager of the Lions squad.

Everyone is delighted for them - especially Joe Root as this is the first time he has been named in the Lions squad.

The third test at Ellis Park proved a match too far for the Lions squad and they lost 35-16.

The Lions squad will be named on Monday week.

In 1970, he captained the Lions squad.

On April 30th 2013, Kearney was named to his second British and Irish Lions squad.

In 1983 Irwin was also a member of the Lions squad that went on tour to New Zealand.

In 1896 Johnston was a member of the British Lions squad for their tour to South Africa.

Part of the terms of the contract allowed him to leave the position temporarily to coach the 2009 Lions squad, were he to be offered that role.