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The Next Lions Squad

Of course we know that. Just something to keep us interested till the Autumn matches. There's no guarantee any of the players named here will tour. Some might get injured, some loose form, or a load of new players might burst onto the scene and get in ahead. I was just pointing out that the likes of Biggar, Owen, Tovey, Warberton etc. etc. are showing some serious talent. I'm most excited about Warberton because he can play in Wales' most understrength position of no. 7, and he's one of the most talented all round young forwards I've seen since Gethin Jenkins emerged. I fully expect him to be a regular in the Welsh starting 15 by the 2011 6 nations, and be an integral part of Wales' world cup campaign (maybe earlier as he now looks set to play in the AI's).

Us Welsh posters know full well how talented players can get lost along the way. Gavin Henson is a prime example, so too Hook to some extents. It's still nice to big up some of the new crop coming through.
 
We're more than likely going to have a Leigh Halfpenny in the squad as well, someone who comes through all of a sudden, out of nowhere, begining of the season, blows everyone away and makes the squad.
 
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