We want to embrace being favourites – Lions boss Andy Farrell on Australia test

Andy Farrell is wary of the threat posed by Australia (David Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

Andy Farrell has urged his British and Irish Lions to rise to the occasion knowing they enter Saturday’s first Test against Australia as heavy favourites.

Farrell has picked a powerful pack including flankers Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne for the series opener, with Finn Russell, Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones forming a potent all-Scotland midfield trio.