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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

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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

The Guardian - 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

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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

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

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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.

AAP

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 Independent UK

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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.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell explains why son Owen was omitted from Lions squad - but reveals fly half could still be called up

The fly half was left out of the initial 38-man squad named for the trip to Australia

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The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions: The eye-grabbing inclusions and high-profile absentees

Andy Farrell has named a 38-man squad for the summer tour of Australia.

The National (Scotland)

Maro Itoje named British and Irish Lions captain for tour of Australia

The 30-year-old England second row has been chosen by head coach Andy Farrell to lead the Lions this summer.

The Guardian - UK

Lions squad 2025: Farrell unveils 38-man squad with ‘wiggle room’ to add son Owen

Andy Farrell has announced Maro Itoje will captain a 38-strong Lions squad which features the tyro Henry Pollock and a record 12 players from Leinster

Evening Standard

Lions 2025 squad announced: Maro Itoje named captain as Henry Pollock gets the nod

England and Saracens skipper is the first player of colour to be given the armband

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell left out of British and Irish Lions squad as Maro Itoje named captain

Andy Farrell has unveiled his 38-player squad to face the Wallabies later this year

AAP

Aussies Hansen, Tuipulotu in Itoje-led Lions' squad

Aussies Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipulotu will be part of the Maro Itoje-captained British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia.

The Independent UK

The qualities that make Maro Itoje the ideal British and Irish Lions captain

BRITISH AND IRISH LIONS: After Itoje’s appointment as captain for the tour of Australia by Andy Farrell, Harry Latham-Coyle charts the journey of the player who emerged as the outstanding candidate for one of rugby’s greatest honours

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