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Published 12:05 7 Sept 2016 BST
Updated 14:23 7 Sept 2016 BST
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On the cusp of being world-class, although some would argue he is there already. One of Ireland's best performers on this year's Six Nations and a man that is capable of going the full 80 if required.
A tackling machine that is also a turnover demon. A weakness lies in him giving away too many needless penalties. Ever-improving in the scrum. Mako Vunipola [England] should be his main competition for the No.1 jersey.
Gatland will have jotted Dillane's name down with a big red pen after his explosive entry into Test rugby. Dillane has, thus far, been used off the bench by Joe Schmidt but looked mightily impressive against England and Italy.
It was a shame he was not used more on the South Africa tour but Schmidt may be keeping his powder dry until he is fully up to speed with team tactics. Another good season with Connacht will help but there will be stiff competition from George Kruis, Maro Itoje and Alun Wyn Jones.
Burst onto the scene last season and is fully fit again after minor shoulder surgery earlier this year. Granted it was only Benetton Treviso, but the flanker started off the new season in brutish form. A fearless ball carrier and an absolute nuisance on the deck.
If the Munster scrum-half can avoid injury, he is as much a selection shoo-in as they come. Murray is highly regarded by Gatland and was his back-up 9 in the second and third Tests. His form has only improved since then. Rhys Webb is his main competition but another decent season should put him in pole position.
The newly-arrived Leinster centre showed exactly how devastating he could be as an attacking option when helping Connacht to the Guinness PRO12 title. Previously used as an inside centre by Joe Schmidt, he looked eminently comfortable in the 13 jersey during the South Africa tour.
Will be interesting to see how he links up with Garry Ringrose at Leinster and who Schmidt will pair him up with for Ireland.
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