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:
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Raharney Clash To Seal Final Place
Castletown Geoghegan are looking to continue their hunt for three titles in a row.
Offaly SHC: KK And St Rynagh's Renew Rivalry
The two sides are aiming to reach the Offaly Hurling Final.
30 Sports Clubs Awarded €60k In SPAR Community Funding
Three midlands clubs are part of the funding scheme.
Midlands TD Warns Of Consequences For Irish Football If FAI Faces UEFA Sanctions
The FAI appeared before an Oireachtas Committee yesterday.
Buccaneers Looking To Bounce Back In AIL
Darin Classen's side were beaten in their opening game of the season.
Athlone Town Continue Push For First Division Play-Off Spot
Town are in the hunt to gain promotion.
Semi-Final Weekend In Club Hurling Championships
Multiple teams across the midlands are aiming to reach county finals.
Downs Manager Looking Forward To Competitive Preparation For County Final
Dermot Power says every player in his squad is ready to fight for their place.
Four Westmeath Fighters Flying Irish Flag At World Championships
Three boxers from Olympic Boxing Club and one from Rochfortbridge are heading to Montenegro.
All Ireland Winner Picks Up Camogie Manager Of The Year Award
Antrim's manager has been named as this year's Camogie manager of the year.
Westmeath SFC: Defending Champions Cruise Into County Final
The Downs helped themselves to five goals over the course of their semi-final against Moate All Whites.
Laois SFC: Class Shows As Portarlington Romp Into County Final
The defending champions were too strong for Killeshin in Portlaoise on Sunday.
CCFL: St Peter's Make It Three Wins From Three After High Scoring Weekend
28 goals were shared between eight clubs over the weekend.
Laois Star Nominated For Player Of The Year
Clodagh Tynan played a crucial role in bringing Laois to the Intermediate All Ireland Final.
Laois SFC: Courtwood Seal Final Place
Mark Bates side saw off the challenge of St Joseph's.
Raharney To Face Clonkill In Westmeath Senior Camogie Final
The final will take place in two weeks time.
FAI To Review Video Evidence Of Alleged Racist Chants Towards Adam Idah
Republic of Ireland defeated Israel 3-0 last night.
Paul Loonam Wins Irish Super Bantamweight Title
The Offaly boxer secured a 6th round knockout win against Rudy Farrell.
Shelbourne Deny Athlone Town Back To Back Women's FAI Cup's
Shelbourne were 3-0 up at half time.
Club Championship: Final Places Decided Across The Midlands
The semi-finals across all three midlands county's took place over the weekend.
