US EditionOwen Farrell to Captain Lions Against First Nations and Pasifika XV
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 20 – Kurtley Beale leads a 278-cap First Nations and Pasifika XV team to showcase indigenous and Pacific Islander heritage in a competitive match against the unbeaten British and Irish Lions.
- In their final provincial match of the 2025 Lions tour, the British & Irish Lions face the First Nations & Pasifika XV at Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
- Formed to celebrate cultural heritage, First Nations & Pasifika XV’s selection reflects Toutai Kefu naming his squad and appointing Kurtley Beale as captain.
- The squad combines significant experience, featuring 278 caps and including Taniela Tupou and Filipo Daugunu released from Wallabies camp, showcasing a blend of youth, experience, and cultures.
- Both coaches stressed stakes for selection with Andy Farrell saying `This fixture gives players another opportunity to put their hand up for selection for the final two tests`, while Toutai Kefu added `We want to win this game and make history`.
- Looking ahead to the series finale, the Lions will focus on the third test in Sydney on Aug. 2, with their attention returning after Tuesday’s match in Melbourne.
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Owen Farrell to captain Lions in final tour match
BRISBANE - British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has named his son Owen to captain the team to face a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne on Tuesday, the last of the six tour matches they will play in Australia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Farrell is selected at inside centre for the Tuesday night clash in Melbourne
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