Winger Ian Hunter, who was picked for the 1993 Lions tour to New Zealand, said he discovered his selection "on Ceefax... sitting on my own starring at the TV, waiting for page one to move to page two". Ceefax was a teletext service that allowed people to check the latest BBC news and sport via their televisions.

This summer’s British and Irish Lions tour is beginning to round into view and a major milestone on the road to Australia comes as head coach Andy Farrell names his squad.

Just on the verge of turning 23-years-old, Fin Smith has been handed the ultimate birthday present after learning he has been selected by Andy Farrell as part of the illustrious British and Irish Lions squad, ahead of the eagerly anticipated tour of Australia.