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Farrell to captain British & Irish Lions against First Nations Pasifika XV tonight

Farrell to captain British & Irish Lions against First Nations Pasifika XV tonight

By Navitalai Naivalurua
22/07/2025
Photo: AP News

England fly-half Owen Farrell will continue his remarkable return to the British & Irish Lions after being named captain to face the First Nations Pasifika XV tonight.

Farrell will lead the side from inside centre, with coach and father Andy making wholesale changes to the team that defeated the Wallabies on Saturday.

It will be the English star's 20th appearance for the Lions, having been called into the 2025 squad following injury to Elliot Daly.

Scottish winger Darcy Graham and Ireland centre Jamie Osborne line up for their first appearances for the Lions, having joined the group late.

There are three Lions debutants on the bench, including Ewan Ashman, Tom Clarkson and Gregor Brown.

Garry Ringrose makes his return from injury as part of the forwards reserves, with Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell and Marcus Smith the only players to make up from the First Test.

Meanwhile, five players with Fijian links have been named in the 23-member squad for First Nations Pasifika XV.

The players include Brumbies forward Lington Ieli, who hails from Rabi, Seru Uru, Filipo Daugunu, Mesake Doge, and Mesake Vocevoce.

Ieli will start at prop, Uru at flanker, and Daugunu on the wing, while Doge and Vocevoce have been named as forward reserves.

The British & Irish Lions will face First Nations Pasifika XV at 10pm today.

Source: Rugby.com.au

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