That’s only happened once in the last four decades, in 2001, though the Borders contingent taking part in the multinational team’s four-yearly tours has sometimes numbered only one and has never exceeded half a dozen over that time.
Warren Gatland, head coach third time round for the Lions’ tour of South Africa this summer, is due to name his squad next month, and hopes are high that it will include at least a couple of Borderers or, failing that, more Scots than has become the norm of late.
Ahead of that announcement, here’s a look back at a dozen of the most recent Borders players to turn out for the Lions …
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Ahead of that announcement, here’s a look back at a dozen of the most recent Borders players to turn out for the Lions …