US EditionLions squad: No room for Owen Farrell, one test bolter makes it
- Andy Farrell announced a 38-player British and Irish Lions squad on May 8, 2025, for the summer tour of Australia starting July 19 in Brisbane.
- Owen Farrell, Andy’s son, was omitted due to stepping away from international rugby in late 2023 for mental well-being, but remains eligible for later call-up.
- The squad includes 12 Leinster players and features 20-year-old England flanker Henry Pollock, who impressed for Northampton and England in recent matches.
- Andy Farrell noted that with 38 players selected, there are still a few spots available to fill later if necessary, showing his belief in Pollock’s promising abilities.
- The Lions will play three Tests against Australia in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, with the wide squad and open spots allowing for potential additions during the 10-match tour.
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Nine England players named on 36-man British & Irish Lions standby list
With Andy Farrell finalising his 38-man British & Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour of Australia, attention has quickly shifted to the players left on standby — and several English names feature prominently among the ‘next men up’. Competition: Get a Chance to Watch the Lions in Australia While the squad boasts a strong core of established Test stars and a few exciting bolters, injuries are inevitable in a gruelling tour. That makes the standb…
The opener of Racing 92, absent from the list revealed by his father Andy Farrell for the tour of the British & Irish Lions, could still hope to join the band along the way. The story was beautiful on paper, but she might wait a bit. Owen Farrell will not participate – at least initially
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