US EditionFarrell Called up to Lions After Injury to Daly
- On July 3, 2025, Owen Farrell, 33, was unexpectedly called up to the British and Irish Lions squad touring Australia, stepping in for the injured Elliot Daly.
- Daly sustained a fractured forearm during the Lions' 52-12 victory over Queensland Reds, ending his third Lions tour and prompting his replacement.
- Farrell brings extensive experience with 112 England caps and six test appearances across three previous Lions tours, adding leadership and options to the squad.
- Andy Farrell expressed deep disappointment that Elliot's tour has come to an end and commended Daly as a Lions legend who has made significant contributions to the team.
- Farrell will arrive in Sydney on Friday, though he is unlikely to feature in Saturday’s Waratahs match due to short notice, signaling a boost for upcoming Tests.
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Owen Farrell will arrive in Australia on Friday to join the British and Irish Lions tour as a replacement for the injured Elliot Daly, in a twist that had been hinted at all season but still comes as a surprise in all the circumstances.Farrell’s father, Lions head coach Andy, has not made a like-for-like replacement for Daly, who can play at full-back, wing and centre, but instead chosen his 33-year-old son who has had a world-leading career at …
British and Irish Lions send shock SOS to Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell received a shock British and Irish Lions call up Thursday after utility back Elliot Daly was ruled out of their Australia tour, with his father, head coach Andy Farrell, citing experience in defending the decision. The 33-year-old former England captain, a three-time Lions tourist, earned the last of his 112 Test caps at the 2023 World Cup and has not played any rugby for nearly nine weeks after suffering a concussion. ‘Justified’ B…
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