Doris out by most accounts

[O’Doyle Rules]

Itoje to captain then?

Probably made sense even with a fit Doris and is a good end to Itoje's Lions career.

Gutted for Doris, though - such good history with fitness and crocked at just the wrong time.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Only other captain option is Tuipulotu, really, and he's only played one game this year

There are a few other guys who are senior/experienced enough that they could step in but feels like Itoje is nailed on

 

[ncurd]

Itoje has had future Lions captain pretty much nailed on for years. Was more a question of which tour?

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

I think it will be another Irish player as captain rather than Itoje. Garry Ringrose is my prediction.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Itoje being generally disliked is the only thing going against him. Never stopped Johnson though.

Sheehan the only other option of a locked in starter with any captain experience.

I'd be surprised if it's not Itoje.

 

[big ginger 8]

Itoje being generally disliked is the only thing going against him. Never stopped Johnson though.

Sheehan the only other option of a locked in starter with any captain experience.

I'd be surprised if it's not Itoje.

You don't think Beirne is locked in as a starter or forgot he's Munster captain?

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

You don't think Beirne is locked in as a starter or forgot he's Munster captain?

The latter and it's been a long day so no dig at Munster either.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

no dig at Munster either.

Who the **** are you and what have you done with Leonormous Boozer?

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Confirmed not in squad. Glad there wasn't this whole waiting for him to be fit if he could ala AWJ last time around.

 

[big ginger 8]

Leinster confirm out for 4-6 months.