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‘Make it happen when it matters’ – Andy Farrell urges Lions to embrace pressure

Andy Farrell named a powerful side for the first Test against Australia with Tom Curry starting alongside Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan in back row

The Guardian - UK

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Eleven Irish players have been included in Andy Farrell's first Test team to face the Wallabies in Brisbane, but there was no room for son Owen.

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Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

A debutant Wallaby labelled a "psycho" has been tasked with filling the void left by injured ball-carrier Rob Valetini in the first Lions Test.

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Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks

The Guardian - UK

Predicting the British and Irish Lions team for the first Test against Australia

With the warm-up fixtures at an end, who has forced their way into Andy Farrell’s plans?

The Independent UK

James O’Connor is the experienced general the Wallabies need to face the Lions

Coach Joe Schmidt will hope the veteran fly-half can re-enter the fray and calm the mild panic brought on by Noah Lolesio’s season-ending injury

The Guardian - AU

Andy Farrell’s five key selection posers for first British & Irish Lions Test

The head coach’s dilemmas include who best to use at No 7 while Owen Farrell could also force his way into the mix

The Guardian - UK

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Scotland focused on big picture with Fiji clash key to world ranking

Gregor Townsend’s side want a top-six spot to avoid a repeat of their tough 2023 World Cup group.

The Independent UK

Lions prevail despite patchy performance against Brumbies to leave Test selection questions

Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Andy Farrell had named a strong side for the clash in Canberra but a statement showing did not arrive

The Independent UK

Van der Flier caps win as Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies

Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions won 36-24 despite ACT Brumbies crossing first in Canberra, but Blair Kinghorn raised injury fears after being replaced early on

The Guardian - UK

Brumbies vs British and Irish Lions live: Result and reaction as tourists prevail in hard-fought contest

Brumbies 24-36 Lions: Another patchy performance leaves improvements needed ahead of the first Test next week

The Independent UK

Lions vs Brumbies: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, lineups, team news, h2h, venue, odds

Andy Farrell picks expected Test team for Canberra showdown with Australia’s top-performing Super Rugby franchise

Evening Standard

‘Open-minded’ Andy Farrell says Lions Test places still up for grabs

The tourists have two more matches to impress ahead of the series opener on July 19.

The Independent UK

Lions name strong side for Brumbies game but Farrell leaves ‘wriggle room’ for first Test

Andy Farrell has picked his strongest British & Irish Lions combination so far but warned: ‘Players can play themselves in and play themselves out’

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British and Irish Lions team vs ACT Brumbies: Andy Farrell goes strong ahead of first Test against Australia

Blair Kinghorn will make his first start at full-back on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Lions offer Test selection clues in strong side to face Brumbies

Maro Itoje returns to lead the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies

The Independent UK

Lions select strong side for Brumbies clash as Test series comes into focus

Maro Itoje captains a side containing Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell, with a first start for Blair Kinghorn.

The Guardian - UK

Scratchy Lions win has simplified the Test selection equation for Andy Farrell

The time has come for the head coach to cease experimenting and get down to business as the Lions need to go all out or go home

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell handed surprise Lions call-up after Elliot Daly injury

Farrell has been called up to the squad in Australia by father Andy, with utility back Daly’s tour over

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell backed to ‘inject experience’ into Lions squad after replacing injured Daly

Andy Farrell is flying out his son, Owen, to join the British & Irish Lions in Australia after Elliot Daly’s tour was ended due to injury

The National (Scotland)

Reds 12 British & Irish Lions 52: Two Scots try scorers as Russell leads conversions

Maro Itoje stamped his authority on the British and Irish Lions with a commanding display as the Queensland Reds were overwhelmed 52-12 at Suncorp…

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje stamps authority on Lions in Reds thrashing - but another sloppy start will concern Andy Farrell

Queensland Reds 12-52 British and Irish Lions: Making his first appearance in Australia as Lions captain, Itoje was at the heart of an eight-try rout

AAP

British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds

The Reds threatened a massive boilover before the British & Irish Lions found their feet for a 52-12 win at a packed Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Evening Standard

Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds result: Match stream, score and latest updates from 2025 tour match

Andy Farrell’s side hoping for another big win over Super Rugby opposition in midweek clash in Brisbane

The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s five selection posers in big week for Lions hoping to make Test squad

Time is short in Australia to make an impression on Andy Farrell and be one of the 23 in Brisbane on 19 July

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