British and Irish Lions watch: Home Nations team of the weekend

Image: Jonathan Joseph and George Ford are included in all four of our pundits' teams

Will Greenwood, Rory Lawson, Scott Quinnell and Alan Quinlan have cast their eyes over round four of the Six Nations and selected their Lions XVs.

England lead the way following their championship-clinching victory over Scotland, with George Ford, Owen Farrell and Jonathan Joseph making all four of our pundits' teams.

Wales also feature prominently after they snapped their losing streak against Ireland in Cardiff, where George North answered his critics with a two-try display.

Image: Will Greenwood's team of the week - March 13

Will Greenwood has named an England/Wales XV with nine Englishmen making his starting line-up.

The World Cup winner has opted for a blend of youth and experience in his second row, where Maro Itoje is paired with Alun Wyn Jones.

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England props Joe Marler and Dan Cole pack down either side of Ken Owens, with Rhys Webb at scrum-half.

To highlight the current strength in depth, Will have also selected a second XV!

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Will's second Lions XV: 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Jack Nowell, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Ben Youngs; 1 Rob Evans, 2 Dylan Hartley, 3 Tomas Francis, 4 Joe Launchbury, 5 Courtney Lawes, 6 CJ Stander, 7 Sean O'Brien, 8 Billy Vunipola.

Image: Alan Quinlan's team of the week - March 13

Alan Quinlan has selected seven Englishman and five Welshmen in his starting XV, the former flanker opting for a back row of CJ Stander, Justin Tipuric and Billy Vunipola.

Conor Murray, who Ireland insist will be fit to face England, is named alongside George Ford, with Liam Williams at full-back.

Image: Scott Quinnell's team of the week - March 13

Scott Quinnell has selected just one player from outside England and Wales and admits he could have picked "any combination" from both nations, such was the quality of their performances.

The former British and Irish Lion has named an all-Welsh front row and moves CJ Stander to No 8, with Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric on the flanks.

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Rhys Webb partners George Ford at half-back while Jack Nowell joins George North and Liam Williams to complete the back three.

Special mentions for Courtney Lawes, Maro Itoje and Ross Morarity, who are unfortunate to miss out on selection.

Image: Rory Lawson's team of the week - March 13

Rory Lawson has picked seven Wales players, including scrum-half Rhys Webb and key forwards Alun Wyn Jones, Sam Warburton and Justin Tipuric.

Six England players are included following their victory over Lawson's native Scotland, with Nathan Hughes getting the nod at No 8 and Joe Launchbury in the second row.

It was a tough night for Ireland in Cardiff but Rory has named Tadhg Furlong at tighthead after his 79-minute display, with Leinster team-mate Rob Kearney at full-back.

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