Rory Best, Ulster Rugby, British and Irish Lions

Best, Henderson and Payne in 2017 British and Irish Lions Squad

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The British and Irish Lions touring squad to New Zealand was announced at noon today and the good news is that it will feature three Ulster players with Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Jared Payne all included.

Sam Warburton of Wales will captain the tour, which runs from 3 June to 8 July. There will be ten matches in total including three Tests against the All Blacks, who are world champions.

Coach Warren Gatland has chosen 16 England players, 12 from Wales, 11 from Ireland and two from Scotland.

British and Irish Lions 2017 squad

Forwards: Rory Best (Ireland), Dan Cole (England), Taulupe Faletau (Wales), Tadhg Furlong (Ireland), Jamie George (England), Iain Henderson (Ireland), Maro Itoje (England), Alun Wyn Jones (Wales), George Kruis (England), Courtney Lawes (England), Joe Marler (England), Jack McGrath (Ireland), Ross Moriarty (Wales), Sean O’Brien (Ireland), Peter O’Mahony (Ireland), Ken Owens (Wales), Kyle Sinckler (England), CJ Stander (Ireland), Justin Tipuric (Wales), Billy Vunipola (England), Mako Vunipola (England), Sam Warburton (Wales)

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