The British & Irish Lions will embark on their tour to South Africa to take on the reigning world champion Springboks

The Lions finished the 2013 tour to Australia with a 2-1 series victory before splitting the 2017 series in New Zealand 1-1-1. To keep the unbeaten streak alive, the Lions will need to bring a massively physical effort if they're to withstand the brutality of South Africa over three games. Rugby fans can book British and Irish Lions Tour Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices.

Head coach Warren Gatland, in charge of his third B&I Lions tour, will surely look to field a side chalked full of physicality, but possessing enough firepower to put points on the board.

As we all saw in the World Cup final when the Boks manhandled England, South Africa will back itself on winning the collisions, controlling the set-piece, and dominating territory.

It's truly far too early to make these decisions, but if the first test was this weekend, here's how we'd pick the Lions:

1. Mako Vunipola | England

Vunipola is the definition of a workhorse, consistently posting double-digit tackle counts for England, while also serving as one of the best front row ball carriers in the world.

2. Ken Owens | Wales

In a series that will be as physical as this one, you've got to play your hardest men. Ken Owens exemplifies toughness, relentlessness, and aggression, and you'll only ever see him going full tilt.

3. Kyle Sinckler | England

Devastated to have been knocked out in the opening minutes of the World Cup final, nobody will be chomping at the bit for a crack at the Boks more than Sinckler. He's physically one of the best props in the world, but what sets him apart from the pack is his incredible ball skills and ability in open play.

4. Maro Itoje | England

A potential captain for this tour, there's likely to be no more important player on the pitch than Itoje. A complete game-wrecker on defense and a master in the set-piece, he is on his way to becoming the best player on the planet. Rugby fans can book British and Irish Lions Tour Tickets on our website on exclusively discounted prices.

5. Alun Wyn Jones | Wales

This will almost certainly be Alun Wyn Jones' fourth and final tour with the Lions, but the Welsh skipper is still at the peak of his powers. Look no further than the 2019 year to see that AWJ is still among the best leaders and all-around figures in the game of rugby.

6. Tom Curry | England

England employed two opensides throughout the World Cup, and the results were magnificent. 21-year-old Tom Curry established himself as one of the best back-row players on the planet, particularly through his work at the breakdown.

7. Justin Tipuric | Wales

Having been in Sam Warburton's shadow for so long, Tipuric finally stepped into the spotlight in 2019 and was nothing short of spectacular. He never misses a tackle and has the skills and speed to play anywhere.

8. Billy Vunipola | England

Billy V had a tough go of it against the Springboks last time out, but there's nobody in the home nations that get the team forward as well as Vunipola. He will be itching to get some revenge against South Africa.

9. John Cooney | Ireland

This pick may come as some surprise, given that Conor Murray is still the starter for Ireland, but anyone who watches the Guinness PRO14 can tell you that the best player over the past few seasons has been Ulster's, John Cooney. He's a true leader, a spark plug, and a sharpshooter with the boot that is someone the whole team can and will rally around in South Africa.

10. Owen Farrell | England

Farrell brings the physicality and the territorial control that the Lions are going to need of their fly-half. He's both a cool customer and a motivator at the same time, and his kicking for goal will be vital.

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