Scotland’s Alan Tait scored the winning try in the opening Test, while another former Leeds man John Bentley catapulted himself into the victorious second Test side with a series of superb displays for the midweek XV.

And Scott Gibbs, who was among the list named today, was one of the players’ of the tour after his Super League stint with St Helens.

Tour manager Donal Lenihan explained that although Robinson has been watched extensively since his move from Super League outfit Wigan to Sale in October, he had not yet done enough to push himself into contention for a place in the squad.

Robinson’s name was among those missing from the 67 men whose eligibility for the three-match series with the world champions will be established over the coming weeks.

Scotland skipper Andy Nicol is also omitted, although Lenihan insists anyone excluded at this point can still force his way into coach Graham Henry’s final plans.

‘‘It would be unfair to name Jason at this point,’’ said Lenihan.

‘‘It could put him under a lot of pressure because possibly it is a little bit too soon.

‘‘We have watched him on three occasions for Sale and again for England A and though we have been extremely impressed with certain aspects of his play, you have to acknowledge he is still finding his feet in rugby union and this might have come 12 months too early.

‘‘As far as Andy Nicol is concerned, selection of this squad was based very much on performances during the autumn internationals and the Heineken Cup, when he was injured.

‘‘He also plays in a position where there is a lot of competition from the likes of Matt Dawson, Robert Howley, Kyran Bracken and Peter Stringer.

‘‘But, as with anyone else not selected, the door has not been closed.’’

As expected, England provide the largest representation, with 22 members named, including all 15 members of the side which started Saturday’s 80-point mauling of Italy at Twickenham.

After defeating both Australia and South Africa during the autumn programme, it would be a major surprise if the defending Six Nations champions didn’t provide the vast majority of the side which starts the first Test in Brisbane on June 30.

However, despite the political sensitivities of the situation, Lenihan insists he is not bothered how many England players Henry names in his line-up and pointed to the South African tour four years’ ago as evidence that expectations do not always become reality.

‘‘If you end up with 20 English players on tour, it would be because they were selected on merit,’’ he said.

‘‘Nationality does not come into it.

‘‘England have achieved some excellent results in Test matches recently and you have to recognise that.

‘‘But don’t forget that four years ago, people were saying the Lions pack would be entirely English but that didn’t happen.’’

Scotland duo Gregor Townsend and Glenn Metcalfe, plus Irish lock Jeremy Davidson have all been included, even though they are either injured or returning from fitness problems.

The only uncapped player to be named is Bridgend scrum-half Gareth Cooper, while Scotland’s promising back-row Simon Taylor is chosen after just two international appearances.

England captain Martin Johnson is favourite to be named to lead the Lions for the second successive tour.

But there are also other candidates, with former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio, Ireland’s all-action hooker Keith Wood and Welshman David Young among the leading contenders.