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Paul O'Connell and Gordon D'Arcy pick which Ireland players they think should be picked for the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand

Paul O'Connell and Gordon D'Arcy have discussed the Irish players they think should be picked for the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.

The former Ireland internationals were speaking in the wake of Ireland's 27-24 victory over Australia, a win which meant Joe Schmidt's men became the first European team to beat South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in a calendar year since England managed the feat in 2003.

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Saturday's victory rounded off an incredible autumn for Ireland, who famously beat the All Blacks 40-29 in Chicago on November 5, before losing narrowly to them in Dublin two weeks later

Several Irish players have been touted as potential Lions as a result, with Andy Farrell backing Rory Best to lead the side on next year's tour.

Tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong has also had his name thrown into the mix following a strong start to his international career, though the 24-year-old insists talk of him being picked for the Lions 'embarrasses him'.

Click on the video to see which Irish players O'Connell and D'Arcy want to see on the tour

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