Ritchie focused on semi-finals

Jamie Ritchie admits being tipped for Lions honours by the likes of Ian McGeechan is “extremely humbling” but the Scotland flanker will not spend much time thinking about his chances.

The Edinburgh and Scotland flanker has been heavily tipped to make the squad for next summer’s tour of South Africa and former Scotland manager and four-times British and Irish Lions head coach McGeechan believes he could be “outstanding” for the select team.

But the 23-year-old’s sole focus is on Edinburgh’s double header against Glasgow later this month as he looks to cement his team’s place in the Pro14 semi-finals.

Ritchie, who has 18 Scotland caps, said: “It’s extremely humbling to be included in those conversations, especially from guys like Ian.

“For me, a lot of people can get caught up looking too far ahead. It’s a bit of a cliche but you are only as good as your last game.

“I am concentrating on getting back into some sort of form. If the call comes,