US EditionMarcus Smith defies odds to claim Lions spot for first Wallabies Test
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 17 – Tom Curry wins No. 7 shirt and Sione Tuipulotu starts inside centre as Lions aim to end a 12-year series drought with a strong Irish and Scottish presence, coach Andy Farrell said.
- On Saturday, coach Andy Farrell confirmed his Lions lineup, with Tom Curry winning the No.7 shirt and the match set for Brisbane.
- Having stressed no Lions combinations would be selected based on their nationality, Lions coach Andy Farrell explained the selection of Tuipulotu was based on his form on this tour.
- In midfield, Sione Tuipulotu starts, having beaten Bundee Aki, marking the first Australian-born Test Lion since Richards in 1910.
- Supporters are set to create a Sea of Red, Farrell added, highlighting the passionate atmosphere at the match.
- Unbeaten in five tour matches, the British and Irish Lions enter the business end of the tour, with Andy Farrell saying they are a well organised and dangerous side, underscoring the challenge ahead.
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Lions pick four England stars for first Australia showdown as Marcus Smith gets bench role - The Mirror
England will play Australia in the first Test with Tom Curry backed to do a job in the backrow as Andy Farrell relies on eight of his Ireland stars to get the job done
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