Small Wales contingent in Lions squad is a wake-up call to those running the Welsh game

O, there we have it. Andy Farrell has revealed his British & Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia and there are only two Welsh players included.

- By STEFFAN THOMAS

Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams are part of the lowest contingent from Wales on a Lions tour since 1936, while England lock Maro Itoje has been named as captain.

There is plenty to unpack in the wake of Farrell's squad announcement yesterday, with the odd eye-opening selection and one or two shock omissions.

So here are the key talking points from the much anticipated announcement.

SHOCK SELECTIONS

In reality there weren't too many shocks but when England backrower Henry Pollock's name was read out by Lions chair Ieuan Evans it was met by an almighty cheer from the crowd at the O2 Arena in London.

The 20-year-old has only one senior international cap to his name as a late replacement as England thrashed Wales in Cardiff a couple of months ago.

This time last year Pollock led England U20s to glory in the U20s World Championship in South Africa, so it is fair to say his rise has been meteoric.