Robinson may lead Lions

British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward today revealed up to six players are in the race to captain the squad on next summer's tour to New Zealand.

Woodward said England's Jason Robinson, Scotland's Gordon Bulloch, Gareth Thomas from Wales and several strong Irish contenders including Paul O'Connell will be on the shortlist to lead the team out.

He said players had to use the Six Nations to cement their claims for a spot on the southern hemisphere trip and warned his squad selections would come from all sides.

"All four countries are doing really well on leadership so all bodes well for the Lions. It's going to be a big decision," said Woodward. The final squad and captain will be named in April.