Rugby

Since the Six Nations finished a lot of writers have been having a pop at selecting their own squad, or at least starting fifteen for the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia later in the year, which will be overseen by future New Zealand supremo Warren Gatland. Some players have appeared in most of the lists, with Alun Wyn Jones and his international namesake Adam at the top of many lists, but the one name on every set of lips is Leigh Halfpenny after a set of performances that may have cemented him as the best full-back in world [...]

Before the Six Nations started the upcoming tour of Australia to be undertaken by an as-yet unannounced British Lions squad was considered a secondary prize for any man capable of some standout performances, regardless of their overall team form, but the irony may end up being particularly bitter for some men. The much-improved Scots, for example, had their best tournament in many a year and ended with a respectable points haul, but may see their standout players overlooked in favour of either better, or more familiar men when the coaches take their view.   Forwards: It’s hard to pick a [...]