US EditionI Struggle to Comprehend 'Social Media Poison' Says Farrell
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 21 – Owen Farrell captains the Lions for the first time after joining as injury cover, aiming to impress for Test selection during the 2025 tour of Australia, with the team unbeaten so far.
- Owen Farrell was unveiled as captain by coach Andy Farrell, marking his first time leading the Lions, in Tuesday's match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne.
- Following his late arrival, Farrell joined as injury cover for Elliot Daly, made a second-half appearance against a combined Australia-New Zealand invitational XV, and earns his first starting appearance of the tour.
- The squad mix includes Scotland's Ben White at scrum-half and England's Fin Smith at fly-half, while veteran hooker Jamie George packs down with Pierre Schoeman and Finlay Bealham.
- Quoting selection priorities, Andy Farrell said `This fixture gives players another opportunity to put their hand up for selection for the final two Tests`, adding that he would not risk injuries to his first-choice stars ahead of Saturday's second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Following the midweek game, the Lions will then face Australia in a series-deciding Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday night, followed by the third Test in Sydney on August 2, 2025.
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