Dell, Russell answer Lions SOS

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has called up Scotland duo Allan Dell (prop) and Finn Russell (fly-half) ahead of their Test series against New Zealand.

The duo will link up with the squad in Hamilton on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Chiefs.

Dell and Russell's call-ups come after Wales' Cory Hill, Kristian Dacey, Gareth Davies and Tomas Francis joined the squad on Saturday afternoon following their Test against Tonga in Auckland on Friday.

“We have said all along that we need to give ourselves the best chance of winning the Test series and that could potentially involve calling up players," said Gatland.

“Bringing in these players from an identical time zone, who can hit the ground running and step straight in rather than having to adjust following long-haul travel will help us manage players before the first Test, give us quality training numbers to prepare properly as well as offering us options for selection for the Chiefs match.

“These are players currently on international duty who we are looking forward to welcoming into the Tour party as we did with several players in 2013. I spoke to all the Home Union coaches prior to departure and explained our thinking and they were all supportive.”