We have some training ground reaction to the team announcement. Of course, it's Henry Pollock's reaction.

Northampton Saints have posted a brilliant video on X, external of their squad reacting to 20-year-old Pollock being called up to the British and Irish Lions' squad.

He was quickly followed by England trio Tommy Freeman, Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith.

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A reminder of the full list of 38 players that will tour Australia with the British and Irish Lions this summer, led by captain Maro Itoje...

Here is the moment that Maro Itoje was named as British and Irish Lions captain for the upcoming tour of Australia.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell, speaking about selecting his team: "It was very difficult.

"Going from 75 players and getting it down to 55 - that's tough enough. It says everything about the process.

"Getting it down to the final 38 - it is my job to play devil's advocate.

"The chats I have had, the honest chats I have had with all the coaches about the players that we have talked about have been fantastic.

"From 55 to the 38 [players] is extremely difficult."

15 - Ireland

13 - England

8 - Scotland

2 - Wales

Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent at Indigo O2

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Henry Pollock’s inclusion is the headline in an otherwise fairly safe selection, with England and Ireland providing the bulk of players as expected.

Blair Kinghorn is the only France-based player, with Andy Farrell resisting the temptation to pick son Owen or Toulouse's in-form flanker Jack Willis. Marcus Smith goes as one of three fly-halves, with Finn Russell and Fin Smith in and Sam Prendergast out.

As ever, versatility will be a massive asset on tour, something that will have helped the likes of Marcus Smith, Ben Earl and Elliot Daly.

British and Irish Lions player Tomos Williams: "I have got to admit I did shed a tear.

"The last two days I've been an emotional wreck. Grateful for my parents, my partner Laura and everyone who has helped me.

"The top of the mountain. You cannot get much higher than this achievement.

"I'll get a bit of stick for this, no doubt."

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• Saracens and England lock Maro Itoje says it is a "tremendous honour" to be asked to captain the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer.
• Ireland's Caelan Doris, who was another contender to lead the side, misses out - he was injured playing for Leinster at the weekend.
• England forward Henry Pollock is included among the 21 forwards after a series of stellar performances for Northampton this season.
• England duo Fin Smith and Marcus Smith, plus Scotland's Finn Russell, are the fly-halves selected. Owen Farrell, George Ford and Sam Prendergast miss out.
• Centre Sione Tuipulotu, who missed the Six Nations with injury, is one of eight Scotland players included - but Darcy Graham is not selected.
• Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams are the only two Welsh players named in Andy Farrell's 38-man squad.

British and Irish Lions player Mack Hansen: "I was just heading for swim!

"I am lost for words for the first time in my life, which is good for Faz to hear.

"Bundee [Aki] was supposed to do it, but he's minding the kids."

Ireland wing Mack Hansen is lost for words and Wales' Tomos Williams admits he shed a tear.

Hansen was off for a swim to clear his head, which sums up the stress levels.

More quotes from players coming.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell: "It is the balance.

"It is about different combinations. On tour the games come thick and fast. You have got to have those hybrid players that are able to fill in.

"As we know it is one hell of a schedule. 10 games in six weeks will test everyone."

British and Irish Lions player Ben Earl on his Saracens team-mate Maro Itoje captaining the Lions: "Not had chance to speak to him today as he [Maro Itoje] didn't turn up for training today!"

British and Irish Lions player Ben Earl: "It has been a tortuous couple of weeks.

"For it to come down to today was amazing. The best news I've had in my career. I am so pleased.

"It has been painful and it has been long. I am overwhelmed and so excited to get going."