US EditionBritish and Irish Lions vs AUNZ Invitational XV Team News: Will Stuart Starts
AUSTRALIA, JUL 09 – Owen Farrell returns as injury replacement for Elliot Daly, set to start in the Lions' match against Australia-New Zealand Invitational side during 2025 tour.
- Les Kiss has selected a strong AUNZ Invitational XV with co-captains David Havili and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto to take on the touring British and Irish Lions side this Saturday at Adelaide Oval.
- The match marks the Lions' fifth in Australia and represents the players' final opportunity to earn a spot in the squad for their opening Test clash with the Wallabies on July 19.
- The AUNZ team includes 17 internationally capped players and features an 'ominous' back row of Shannon Frizell, Pete Samu, and Hoskins Sotutu.
- Owen Farrell, called up as cover after Elliot Daly's arm injury, is named among the Lions' replacements aiming for his 19th appearance, with Johnny Sexton stating Farrell has fitted in seamlessly.
- If successful, this fixture could revive the combined Australia-New Zealand side, with Kiss and players endorsing a future that might include South African players.
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