An area of traditional strength for the Lions has been the second row, and this time around is no exception. While The Wallabies have likely captain James Horwill to call on, beyond that their choices look pretty ordinary.

We are now a little more than four months away from the naming of the 2013 British & Irish Lions, and though a lot can happen in that time it’s fair to say that all those who are in serious contention will have been sounded out by now.