US EditionReturn of the Mack Brings Extra Edge to Lions Trip to Canberra
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA, JUL 7 – Eight Irish players start for the British & Irish Lions as they use the Brumbies match to build cohesion ahead of their Australia test series, coach Andy Farrell said.
- The British and Irish Lions named a strong team to face the ACT Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday, with Andy Farrell selecting eight Irish starters and Maro Itoje as captain.
- This match acts as a preparatory fixture ahead of the opening Test match versus Australia in Brisbane scheduled about ten days later, with Farrell using the opportunity to confirm his preferred Test squad.
- Mack Hansen, an Australian-born winger who played four seasons for the Brumbies before joining Ireland, will come off the bench in his hometown game, uncertain how he will feel playing against his former club.
- Hansen described the experience as "a bit of a pinch-me moment," expecting about 30 friends and family at Canberra Stadium, while Ryan Lonergan will captain the Brumbies and looks forward to reuniting with Hansen.
- The match highlights the Lions' blend of Irish and British players and provides insight into the team's preparation for the July 19 Test as the Brumbies remain Australia's top Super Rugby side this year.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Return of the Mack brings extra edge to Lions trip to Canberra
SYDNEY :Mack Hansen rolled into Canberra with the British & Irish Lions on Monday but it was far from a trip into the unknown for the Ireland winger, who will play for the tourists off the bench against the ACT Brumbies on Wednesday. The 27-year-old was born, raised and schooled in the Australian capital and
Irish core to strong Lions team for ACT Brumbies clash
SYDNEY - British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has named eight Irishmen in his starting side to face the ACT Brumbies on Wednesday, the tour match for which he was expected to select a line-up close to his first-choice team for the test series. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Irish Independent
World NewsHomecoming for Mack Hansen off the bench as eight Irish Lions start for Test dress rehearsal against Brumbies
With less than two weeks to go until the first Test between the Lions and Australia in Brisbane, Andy Farrell has given the strongest indication yet of how he is viewing selection by naming a strong side to face the Brumbies on Wednesday.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
