By Andrew Baldock, PA Sport Rugby Union Correspondent, Christchurch

Lions chief Sir Clive Woodward is entering the final stages of his selection process for next week's first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

But who's hot and who's not following a fortnight of action in the All Blacks' country?

Some players are up to standard, some aren't, while others have emerged on the rails to give themselves a fighting chance of a prized place in the Test 22.

As the three-Test series approaches, this is how the Lions' half-term report is taking shape:

Neil Back - looks set to defy the age barrier, with 36-year-old Leicester star poised for a first Test starting role.

Gordon Bulloch - Lions captain against Otago in Dunedin on Saturday, but Test 22 probably just out of reach.

Shane Byrne - outstanding against Wellington, and deserves to nudge England hooker Steve Thompson out of the way.

Gareth Cooper - hardly been seen all tour. Nowhere near the Test 22.

Martin Corry - always likely to be a key Lions Test player, but even more so following an injured Lawrence Dallaglio's departure.

Mark Cueto - scored a try on his Lions debut against Bay of Plenty, then disappeared off the radar.

Chris Cusiter - has impressed the Lions' coaching think-tank, and bench spot for the Tests is not beyond him.

Gordon D'Arcy - strangely erratic display against the New Zealand Maori, almost as if he was trying too hard.

Matt Dawson - offers considerable experience, but it looks as though he will be passing it on from the sidelines.

Simon Easterby - shone against Wellington after arriving in New Zealand as replacement for an injured Lawrence Dallaglio. Bench chance.

Will Greenwood - hopes of starting a first Lions Test match on his third tour are minimal, to say the least.

Danny Grewcock - all power and aggression, Woodward cannot afford to leave out the Bath lock next week.

John Hayes - question marks over his initial tour selection remain. Made no impact.

Gavin Henson - highly-rated by Woodward, and appears to be clicking effortlessly into gear approaching the Tests.

Denis Hickie - lacks the extra class to challenge meaningfully for a Test slot.

Richard Hill - England's back-row warrior is ready for his final Lions fling, with Woodward unlikely to ignore his claims.

Charlie Hodgson - silenced his critics with a superb display against Taranaki, and a similar effort in Dunedin on Saturday will keep him in Woodward's thoughts.

Shane Horgan - candidate for the bench, given his ability to cover wing and centre.

Gethin Jenkins - looks every inch a Lions Test player. Shades of Welsh front-row legend Graham Price with his his display against Wellington.

Ryan Jones - big game for him against Otago on Saturday. Could have a part to play before the Test series is concluded.

Stephen Jones - has many admirers, but Woodward might just overlook him in favour of tried and tested England hero Jonny Wilkinson.

Ben Kay - pushing hard for a second-row starting spot, but the bench should provide something of a consolation.

Josh Lewsey - in the form of his life. Test team certainty, either at full-back or on the wing.

Lewis Moody - knee injury cast a cloud over his tour hopes earlier this week, but now fit and likely to be in the Test 22.

Geordan Murphy - one of the Lions' form players, and it looks to be between him and Tom Shanklin for the third back division replacement role.

Donncha O'Callaghan - had limited opportunities, and may end the tour as one of those players tagged with the word 'unlucky.'

Paul O'Connell - good enough to dominate the All Blacks lineout, and could emerge as one of the Test series' dominant players.

Brian O'Driscoll - yet to ignite as the creative midfield genius Lions fans hope to see, but building nicely towards peak performance.

Ronan O'Gara - produced a nightmare defensive display on his tour bow against Bay of Plenty. Only injuries could put him in Test contention.

Michael Owen - back in New Zealand following flying visit home for birth of his second child. Likely to miss out on first Test.

Dwayne Peel - in top form, and is head and shoulders above his scrum-half rivals for the Test number nine jersey.

Jason Robinson - should secure a Test starting place, but will hope for more of the ball than he saw against Wellington on his first tour start.

Graham Rowntree - difficult to see him climbing above Jenkins and Andrew Sheridan in the front-row pecking order, but he will never give up.

Tom Shanklin - has his supporters, and offers versatility as a centre or wing.

Simon Shaw - tour replacement for Malcolm O'Kelly, but midweek team appears his realistic bet.

Andrew Sheridan - struggled with an ankle injury, yet could be utilised as an'impact' player off the bench.

Ollie Smith - should learn a great deal from his firs Lions trip, but far too raw for the Test arena.

Matt Stevens - another Lions student in the Smith category, yet could be a Test regular in South Africa four years' hence.

Gareth Thomas - has infectious enthusiasm and is a genuine world-class player, as his Test record with Wales proves.

Steve Thompson - offers loads in the loose, but Byrne might just have the edge on current form.

Andy Titterrell - a learning experience for the Sale Sharks forward. Test team way beyond him.

Julian White - Lions Test tighthead, for certain, and could emerge as vital to their series hopes.

Jonny Wilkinson - short of match sharpness after long injury lay-offs last season, but Woodward might just take the punt.

Martyn Williams - favourite for the Test openside role before the Lions headed to New Zealand, but has slipped behind Back.

Shane Williams - dazzling runner and prolific try-scorer. Struggling though, in the face of strong competition for a back-three place.

My Test team: Lewsey; Thomas, O'Driscoll (capt), Henson, Robinson; Wilkinson, Peel; Jenkins, Byrne, White, Grewcock, O'Connell, Hill, Back, Corry.

Replacements: Thompson, Sheridan, Kay, Moody, Cusiter, S Jones, Shanklin.