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Needless controversy over foreign-born Lions players ramps up pressure

The ‘Southern Hemisphere Seven’ long ago proved their commitment, making criticism of selection unwarranted

The Guardian - UK

Inside the British and Irish Lions ‘first day of school’

Andy Farrell’s chosen 38 assembled for the first time at a Richmond hotel to begin their preparations for the tour of Australia

The Independent UK

Mane event: Lions’ road to Australia begins with get-to-know-you coffees

The task of bringing together 38 disparate players begins at a Richmond hotel, with kit to be collected and friends to be made

The Guardian - UK

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Jamison Gibson-Park admits Leinster’s European exit tempered Lions call-up joy

Scrum-half Gibson-Park is among 12 Leinster players selected by Lions head coach Andy Farrell.

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum says British and Irish Lions meet-up ‘like a first day of school’

The Lions’ warm-up matches begin with a Dublin appointment against Argentina on June 20.

The Independent UK

Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i facing race to be fit for Lions series

The code-hopper made an eye-catching start to life in rugby union during the November Tests

The Independent UK

Caelan Doris: Ireland captain could miss six months after shoulder injury wrecks Lions dream

Leinster confirm skipper facing at least four months out after surgery on shoulder issue suffered in Champions Cup semi-final defeat by Northampton

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Caelan Doris set for long lay-off after shoulder injury scuppers Lions hopes

The Ireland No 8 had been a Lions captaincy contender before suffering a shoulder injury that required surgery

The Independent UK

Fin Smith ’emotional’ to follow in grandfather’s footsteps after Lions call-up

Smith has been included in Andy Farrell’s squad as reward for impressing as England’s first choice fly-half during the Six Nations.

The Independent UK

Bristol Bears revel in ‘wonderful occasion’ after beating Bath in Wales

Bristol's bonus-point win in Cardiff took them third

The Independent UK

Scott Cummings’ inclusion in Lions squad no surprise to me – Zander Fagerson

The Scotland lock had been sidelined since January with an arm injury.

The Independent UK

Believe the hype: make Pollock the Lions midweek captain and watch him flourish

Northampton flanker brings energy and excitement and can thrive if given the honour and responsibility by Andy Farrell

The Guardian - UK

Henry Pollock vows to be himself as Lions pick sparks comparison to Luke Littler

Pollock has been selected just three months after competing in the Under-20 Six Nations for England.

The Independent UK

Competitive Itoje willing to learn from Mount Rushmore of Lions captains

Maro Itoje has listened to Martin Johnson and Sam Warburton as he prepares his ‘tough men’ for the tour of Australia

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The Independent UK

Huw Jones credits Glasgow return for helping him earn maiden Lions call-up

The 30-year-old returned to Scotstoun after an unsuccessful spell at Harlequins in 2022 and has become a regular in Scotland’s backline.

The Independent UK

Brian O’Driscoll tips Henry Pollock to ‘thrive’ on British and Irish Lions tour

The Northampton forward has taken English rugby by storm this season.

The Guardian - UK

Australia welcomes Owen Farrell omission but Lions get backing as firm favourites

The prospect of an underwhelming squad did not materialise but most commentators suggest the Wallabies can be competitive

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions squad: Player-by-player guide

Your quick and easy guide to every player selected for the tour to Australia

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The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s Lions squad has the flexibility and talent for an epic adventure

Australia is no country for old men so the exclusion of Owen Farrell and selection of Henry Pollock will help the cause

AAP

Itoje: the Lion king who's proved Eddie Jones wrong

Maro Itoje, the man Eddie Jones felt wasn't captain material, says he's honoured and humbled to be have been chosen as the Lions' leader in Australia.

The Independent UK

He’s ready to compete – Henry Pollock tipped to shine for Lions by Andy Farrell

The 20-year-old rising star of English rugby has been picked in the 38-man touring party.

The Independent UK

Exuberance of youth could give Lions extra edge – and now the fun can really start

A fresh-looking squad containing reasonably few surprises has been named by Andy Farrell – who leaves out son, Owen

The Guardian - UK

Farrell plays the O2 Arena but Lions squad reveal slips up by ripping off fans

Staging a live event is not such a bad idea but it should not have been used as an opportunity to gouge more money out of loyal followers

The Independent UK

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu was worried injury would wreck his Lions dream

Melbourne-born Tuipulotu was selected despite being sidelined since suffering a pectoral injury in January.

The Independent UK

Henry Pollock’s rapid rise continues with British and Irish Lions selection

The 20-year-old has been included in a 38-man touring party bound for Australia this summer despite only making his England debut in March.

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