Farrell, British and Irish Lions
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Owen Farrell has been named as a replacement for the Lions’ final warm-up game against an AUNZ invitational XV.
Owen Farrell made his first appearance on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia but it was the player he replaced, Huw Jones who lit up a 48-0 victory over an AUNZ Invitational XV.
Owen Farrell's selection for the British and Irish Lions is as an "insurance policy" in case Finn Russell gets injured, says former Scotland captain John Barclay.
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Planet Rugby on MSNBritish and Irish Lions player ratings: Owen Farrell shows his ‘class’ as several stars lay down an ’emphatic marker’ in final hit out12 Sione Tuipulotu: Continued his fine form on the tour as he cut through the AUNZ defence to score the opening try of the first half. It was a classic Tuipulotu performance as he brought his playing making prowess to the fore and unlocked the invitational team’s defence with ease. Sound defensively and when carrying to the line, too. 7
Andy Farrell has named his squad for the British and Irish Lions’ clash with an AUNZ XV. The Lions head coach has provided an update on Blair Kinghorn, who was taken off in yesterday’s win over the Brumbies with what appeared to be a painful knee injury.
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Captain Maro Itoje would welcome Owen Farrell's return to the England fold if his Saracens team-mate wants to come back into the squad.