That's according to former captain Brian O'Driscoll.
Brian O'Driscoll says Robbie Henshaw is one of two Irish players who would be in a Lions XV at the moment.
Tadhg Furlong is the other.
The Lions Tour of South Africa is due to start on June 26th.
The former Ireland captain says Warren Gatland will be disregarding all performances against Italy:
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