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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Harry Latham-Coyle

Andy Farrell explains Lions shake-up ahead of second Test

  • Owen Farrell will captain the British and Irish Lions in their midweek match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne.
  • The Tuesday night clash at Marvel Stadium features a much-changed Lions side, as head coach Andy Farrell aims to rest players involved in the first Test.
  • The fixture provides an opportunity for players such as Blair Kinghorn and Garry Ringrose to stake a claim for selection in the final two Tests.
  • The First Nations & Pasifika XV is composed of top Super Rugby Pacific performers, celebrating Indigenous and Pacific Island heritage, and includes Wallabies Taniela Tupou and Filipo Daugunu.
  • The Lions squad includes several players making their first appearances in Lions red, such as Jamie Osborne and Darcy Graham, alongside established names.

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