LONDON: As if the British and Irish Lions did not already have enough hurdles ahead of this year's South Africa tour, head coach Warren Gatland revealed on Tuesday that they are still negotiating with the English Premiership over the release of players.
"I think the Lions are talking to the PRL this week and I'm just hoping we'll get some resolution. It's a big one for us that when those players are finished with their clubs, they are available to us. Gatland's other chief selection headache comes with his Saracens contingent. The likes of Owen Farrell, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Elliot Daly and Mako and Billy Vunipola would all normally have been expected to make the squad.
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