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Kelleher called to train with Lions in Jersey

Ronan Kelleher is part of this week's training group
Ronan Kelleher is part of this week's training group

Ronan Kelleher has joined the British and Irish Lions squad as cover as they get set to begin a week of training in Jersey.

The 23-year-old has come into the group with Jamie George still in action with the Scarlets.

A total of 26 players have assembled to begin preparations game versus Japan on 26 June.

Kelleher has 11 Irish caps and enjoyed a good season with Leinster.

Lions head coach Warren Gatland said: "I'm delighted to welcome Ronan to train with the squad this week while we wait for Jamie George to complete his domestic season with Saracens next weekend."

Backs (12):

  • Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby, Wales)
  • Bundee Aki (Connacht Rugby, Ireland)
  • Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales)
  • Gareth Davies (Scarlets, Wales)
  • Chris Harris (Gloucester Rugby, Scotland)
  • Robbie Henshaw (Leinster Rugby, Ireland)
  • Conor Murray (Munster Rugby, Ireland)
  • Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
  • Louis Rees-Zammit (Gloucester Rugby, Wales)
  • Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
  • Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, England)
  • Liam Williams (Scarlets, Wales)

Forwards (14):

  • Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby, Ireland)
  • Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby, Ireland)
  • Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
  • Taulupe Faletau (Bath Rugby, Wales)
  • Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby, Ireland)
  • Iain Henderson (Ulster Rugby, Ireland)
  • Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys, Wales)
  • Wyn Jones (Scarlets, Wales)
  • Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby, Ireland)
  • Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, England)
  • Ken Owens (Scarlets, Wales)
  • Rory Sutherland (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
  • Justin Tipuric (Ospreys, Wales)
  • Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)

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