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You are the head coach: Guardian writers choose their own Lions squads

We asked our rugby experts to elbow Andy Farrell aside and install themselves as the man in charge. This is who they picked and why

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad

Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje’s chance of Lions captaincy grows with Caelan Doris set for surgery

Lions coach Andy Farrell has been left sweating on the fitness of captaincy candidate Caelan Doris after a shoulder injury with the squad to be announced on Thursday

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Five key questions for Andy Farrell ahead of British and Irish Lions squad announcement

The Lions boss is preparing to unveil his touring party to take on the Wallabies in Australia

The Independent UK

Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast set for shootout in Champions Cup semi-finals as Lions selection looms

Fly half hopefuls Smith and Prendergast will battle as Northampton take on a mighty challenge against Leinster

The Independent UK

Just for kicks, the top 10 rugby union sharp shooters of the past 30 years

As the season finale draws near, we nominate 10 goal-kickers you can count on when the pressure cranks up

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton makes surprise move to join Andy Farrell’s Lions coaching staff

Johnny Sexton has been added to the British & Irish Lions coaching staff which raises intrigue over the fly-half selection debate

The Guardian - UK

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Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes

When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selection

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell ‘open minded’ about picking France-based players for Lions tour

The identity of the three fly-halves to tour Australia is among the fiercest areas of debate.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell reveals stance on France-based players and son Owen

The Lions head coach will unveil his squad for the tour on 8 May

The Independent UK

Collaborative British and Irish Lions coaching team offers intriguing selection hints

A fluid group of assistants has been named by head coach Andy Farrell as preparations intensify for the tour of Australia

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell’s dilemma over Owen looms large in Lions squad debate

Owen Farrell’s form for Racing has been criticised but picking him would bring valuable experience in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Vibrant Six Nations leaves Andy Farrell with tricky decisions on Lions selection

England finished strong while Ireland appear to be fading, but the head coach must avoid an over-reliance on recency bias

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George took inspiration from Joe Root after losing England captaincy

The 34-year-old succeeded Owen Farrell as England skipper ahead of last year’s championship before being demoted to vice-captain.

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Honest Jamie George opens up on losing England captaincy: ‘I felt like I had a lot more to give’

As he prepares to become the seventh man to reach 100 England caps, the hooker reflects on losing the captaincy, the importance of resilience and how Joe Root has inspired his next chapter

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje reveals he turned down huge money from French clubs to become England captain

If Itoje had moved to France he would have become ineligible for England selection

The Guardian - UK

Are you not entertained? Six Nations launches with blockbuster storylines

England’s new captain, Ireland’s shot at history and Antoine Dupont’s return for France add to the layers of intrigue

Evening Standard

Brad Barritt interview: Saracens' Champions Cup strategy 'flying under the radar'

Sarries sixth favourites for crown but underdog approach may yet work out

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The Guardian - UK

How the 2025 British & Irish Lions may line up in Australia

Andy Farrell has tricky decisions ahead but expect plenty of Ireland forwards and Scotland backs when the series begins

The Independent UK

Jordie Barrett, a new broadcaster and five things to watch on the Champions Cup’s opening weekend

24 teams will be vying for victory in club rugby’s most prestigious competition

The Independent UK

Sporting family ties as FA Cup draw throws up Young possibility

The former England international and his teenage son could go head-to-head at Goodison Park.

The Independent UK

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia

The final international action before the squad is named is over - who will Andy Farrell be picking to head Down Under?

The Independent UK

England mull changes for Springboks clash to combat ‘unintended consequences’ of law tweak

The crackdown on ‘escorting’ from retreating players underneath kicks has had a major impact on the Autumn Nations Series

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend must use 'L' word ahead of Scotland's Autumn Tests

Gregor Townsend must use 'L' word ahead of Scotland's Autumn Tests.

The Guardian - UK

Fergus Burke: ‘Owen Farrell was awesome but I’ve got to be my own player’

Saracens’ new fly-half is not daunted at the prospect of following in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor

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