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'I found out about Lions selection on Ceefax'

Pete Cooper
BBC News, Northamptonshire
Graham McKechnie
BBC Sport, Northamptonshire
Getty Images Ian Hunter in an white England shirt carrying a rugby ball in a matchGetty Images
England winger Ian Hunter was picked for the British and Irish Lions in 1993

One of the biggest stories from the announcement of British and Irish Lions squad was the selection of 20-year-old Henry Pollock.

The forward was one of four Northampton Saints players named in the 38-strong party for the tour of Australia.

His name and picture were greeted by loud cheers by the 2,000 fans inside Indigo, a venue within London's O2 Arena complex, in scenes very different from former Lions learned of their selection.

Winger Ian Hunter, who was picked for the 1993 Lions tour to New Zealand, said he discovered his selection "on Ceefax... sitting on my own starring at the TV, waiting for page one to move to page two".

Getty Images Ian Hunter in a blue top with his arm in a sling. He is in a car park in front of palm treeGetty Images
Ian Hunter injured his shoulder in the opening game of the 1993 tour of New Zealand

Ceefax was a teletext service that allowed people to check the latest BBC news and sport via their televisions.

Hunter, 56, said he was not expecting his selection.

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