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Dan Biggar questions Owen Farrell’s Lions call-up: ‘It doesn’t really make sense’

Farrell will join up with the squad in Australia having not played for nine weeks due to injury

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell seeks more bite from Lions for fierce contest against Waratahs

The coach will want his side to shift up a gear and the arrival of his son to the squad guarantees a competitive edge

The Guardian - UK

British and Irish Lions team vs Waratahs: Blair Kinghorn and Hugo Keenan set for debuts in Sydney

Ben White to also make first Lions appearance off bench as captaincy handed to Tadhg Beirne

Evening Standard

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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 Independent UK

Lions handed wake-up call as Argentina hang on to edge thrilling win in Dublin

Despite a spirited second-half fightback, Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions fell to a 28-24 defeat against Argentina in their opening game

The Guardian - UK

Lions suffer first ever defeat by Argentina in setback before Australia tour

Andy Farrell’s men could not break stubborn opponents ranked fifth in the world in front of a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

The Independent UK

First Lions match is about laying down a marker – but Pumas bring range of threats

Early days in a Lions camp can be nervy and everyone wants to play in Friday’s first match but Argentina provide a tough test

The Guardian - UK

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Lions break new ground in lucrative tour opener — but Argentina clash has selection significance too

A first fixture in Dublin is somewhat fitting for a squad full of Irish influence – but Argentina could prove tricky prey as the Lions summer gets underway

The Independent UK

Is British and Irish Lions vs Argentina on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the tour opener in Dublin

The Independent UK

Tommy Freeman promises ‘fun and dangerous’ Lions approach to Argentina clash

Andy Farrell is fielding the biggest centres and wings he has available in his squad.

The Independent UK

Danny Care backs ‘incredible’ Marcus Smith to make mark on Lions tour

The Harlequins playmaker will wear the number 15 jersey in the Lions’ pre-tour clash with Argentina.

The Independent UK

That’s how it should be – Andy Farrell insists Lions places still up for grabs

Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith.

The Independent UK

Aussie trio set to roar for Lions in Argentina Test

Three Australian-born players will feature in the British & Irish Lions' team to face Argentina in the Test that will launch the tour to Australia.

AAP

British and Irish Lions: Marcus Smith picked at full-back for Argentina warm-up

Maro Itoje to captain side that includes nine English starters

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The Independent UK

Lions receive Tadhg Furlong fitness boost as team revealed for Argentina curtain-raiser

The Ireland prop has been battling a calf injury ahead of the tour

Motorsport

Atlanta Motor Speedway changes name to EchoPark Speedway

Atlanta Motor Speedway, located in Atlanta, Georgia, has been on the NASCAR Cup schedule since 1960, but when the series returns there this summer, it will be going by a different name.

Motorsport

"Pissed off" Joey Logano calls out Bell, 'gimmick' All-Star Race caution

Joey Logano did not go and win back-to-back in the NASCAR All-Star Race, but he certainly gave it everything he had. The Team Penske driver was in control of the race until the promoter's caution was displayed with just under 40 laps to go.

The Independent UK

Danny Care’s final appearance at The Stoop ends with Harlequins victory

Harlequins ensured the club’s record-appearance holder signed off from The Stoop with a win

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The Guardian - UK

Will Steve Borthwick give untested England youth a chance in Argentina?

With England’s Lions away in Australia, selecting a callow squad would bring pitfalls as well as opportunities

The Independent UK

Cadan Murley hat-trick helps Harlequins to emphatic win over Gloucester

Murley’s heroics dealt a potentially fatal blow to Gloucester’s push for the play-offs

The Guardian - UK

Cadan Murley hat-trick lifts Harlequins and shatters Gloucester’s playoff dream

Gloucester slipped out of the playoff places following a 38-19 defeat to a resurgent Harlequins at Twickenham

The Guardian - 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 Independent UK

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

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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