Henry Pollock's class and energy were more important than his callow age, Andy Farrell said on Thursday after the 20-year-old England flanker was the standout selection in his 38-man British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.

England's Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia later this year, as Andy Farrell announced his touring squad.

The 20-year-old flanker is uber-confident and uber-athletic - and has made a compelling case for British and Irish Lions selection