Owen Farrell is expected to be left out of the British & Irish Lions squad for Saturday’s first Test against Australia in Brisbane. With Tom Curry poised to get the nod at openside flanker ahead of Jac Morgan, the Lions are set to run out for a Test with no Welsh representation for the first time since the 19th century.
Farrell’s omission comes despite an impressive 30-minute cameo from the bench in last Saturday’s 48-0 victory over the AUNZ Invitational XV. Offering cover at inside-centre and fly-half he was tipped to make the Test squad but is now likely to have to wait for a seventh Lions cap with his father Andy preferring Marcus Smith on the bench.
