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.
Jamie George has been drafted into the British and Irish Lions squad as cover for the injured Luke Cowan-Dickie, while Irish centre Garry
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Planet Rugby on MSNConor Murray hails ‘Test animal’ Owen Farrell but overlooks him in British and Irish Lions team for Wallabies showdownBritish and Irish Lions great Conor Murray has overlooked Owen Farrell for a place in his matchday squad for the first Test against Australia.
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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.