Laidlaw called up to Lions squad

The British & Irish Lions have confirmed that Scotland captain & scrum half Greig Laidlaw has been called up to this summer's touring squad who will who travel to New Zealand at the end of the month.

This news came earlier after the sad news that Ben Youngs had decided to withdraw himself from the squad due to the news that his sister in-law, and wife of brother Tom had been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Greig Laidlaw of @scotlandteam @gloucesterrugby has been called up to The British & Irish Lions Squad. #LionsNZ2017 pic.twitter.com/IZtlbT9tZG

— British&Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) May 6, 2017

Greig Laidlaw has made 58 caps for Scotland to date scoring over 582 points.