Lions coach Clive Woodward has revealed that Ireland forward Trevor Brennan is one of three players not involved in the Six Nations whom he is considering for the summer tour of New Zealand.
Veteran English players Neil Back and Lawrence Dallaglio are the other two.
Woodward told the Daily Mail: "They are the only three players I am considering who are not involved in the internationals.
"All three are going well. But they won't be easy decisions, especially with players who are not involved in the Six Nations and therefore not going head-to-head with rivals. I have to look at it very closely and make the right calls."