British and Irish Lions squad. It's the highest number of Scots picked in an initial tour selection since 1989 and a Six Nations campaign that saw Gregor Townsend's men defeat England and France away from Murrayfield has led to a sizeable tartan contingent to take on the Springboks.
The meeting between Gatland and his support staff – including Townsend – lasted four hours with the squad size bumped up to 37 from 36.Scotland captain Stuart Hogg was a shoo-in for selection and the full-back has been picked for his third tour, though as expected he won't skipper the Lions with Wales' Alun Wyn Jones preferred.
Hogg was a bright-eyed youngster in 2013 before having to head home early four years ago with a facial injury - this year is his time to.
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