British and Irish Lions Tour 2021: bolters who could tour South Africa

Before every Lions tour, a bolter emerges from left field, forcing their way into contention. Rugby fans can book British and Irish Lions Tour Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices.

Jeremy Guscott was picked for the 1989 tour having won just a single England cap, while another England center, Will Greenwood, was an uncapped selection on the famous 1997 tour to South Africa. On the last Lions tour, the selections of Jared Payne and Ben Te’o certainly raised some eyebrows.

For the purposes of this article, to give some parameters to the loose but frequently used term ‘bolter’, a player must have won no more than 10 international caps or be making a comeback from an international hiatus, caused by injury or other means.

Joe Marchant (England, 3 caps)

The Harlequins center is yet to nail down a place in the England side and is currently enjoying a now interrupted sojourn in Super Rugby with the Blues. The 23-year-old has consistently been Quins’ best back for three seasons, combining pace, deceptive footwork and intelligent reading of the game.

If Marchant can force his way into the England midfield on his return from Super Rugby, a loan spell that was actively encouraged by Eddie Jones, then he could find himself in the reckoning as the center with an outside break. Garry Ringrose and Jonathan Joseph might have something to say about that, mind.

Caelan Doris (Ireland, 2 caps)

The number eight’s Six Nations was brutally curtailed after a head knock forced him off the pitch just minutes into his debut. Doris returned from the bench against England, but coronavirus postponements limited any further opportunities. Rugby fans can book British and Irish Lions Tour Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices.

Anyone who has watched Doris play for Leinster will see that he is a special talent. A powerful and athletic ball carrier who makes yards when none should be made. The dip in form of both Billy Vunipola and Taulupe Faletau just opens the door for Doris as an outside shot.

George Horne (Scotland, 10 caps)

Scrum-half is possibly the most up for grabs position. While Horne is not Scotland’s regular starter, he is a superb player to bring on from the bench and the pace and energy he brings could be a valuable asset to Warren Gatland. His performances this year for Glasgow have also shown improved maturity and game control.

Horne has the potential to make the Lions squad, even if he does not nail down the starting scrum-half berth for Scotland.

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