It appears as if there will be no need for any gnashing of teeth in the English papers over Johnny Wilkinson not being picked in Warren Gatland's 37 man squad.
Lions manager Andy Irvine tells @bbc5live "The truth is Jonny wasn't up for it. He ruled himself out. He told Warren that...
— Alastair Eykyn (@5LiveRugby) April 30, 2013
"..he feels his body isn't in right shape to complete a tour like this. I admire his honesty & integrity. He cd be available as inj replcmt"
— Alastair Eykyn (@5LiveRugby) April 30, 2013