Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad
Summary
The Lions rugby team is preparing to select its squad members, with some unexpected players potentially making the cut. One noteworthy player under consideration is Sam Simmonds, who had not played for England in three years before being picked for the Lions' 2021 tour.Key Facts
- The concept of a "bolter," an inexperienced or overlooked player who gets selected, is common in Lions squad selection.
- Sam Simmonds hadn't played for England in three years before being chosen for the Lions in 2021.
- Other notable "bolters" include Jeremy Guscott and Martin Johnson, who became Lions' greats.
- Owen Farrell, who hasn't played Test rugby since 2023, is another possible "bolter."
- The Lions squad will be announced by Wales great Ieuan Evans on Thursday.
- Farrell has been dealing with injuries but his team won five out of seven matches since his return.
- Blair Murray, who was born and raised in New Zealand but qualifies for Wales, could also be selected.
- The player roster for the Lions tour could include relatively new players like Jamie Osborne.
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