- Andy Farrell installs Itoje as captain for Australia tour
- Henry Pollock backed to star, Leinster provide 12 players
Andy Farrell has left the door open for his son Owen to join the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia and called on Henry Pollock to showcase his “cocky” streak after Northampton’s rising star was the standout selection in his squad.
Farrell Jr was among the headline omissions from the 38-man group that will be captained by Maro Itoje, with Finn Russell, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith preferred as the fly-half options. Pollock’s selection caps a stunning rise for the 20-year-old who made his Test debut against Wales in March as part of a remarkable breakthrough season with Northampton. Marcus Smith benefits from his ability to play full-back despite falling down the England pecking order.
Written by Gerard Meagher at the 02 Arena
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/08/henry-pollock-british-and-irish-lions-squad-australia-andy-farrell-maro-itoje-rugby-union under the title “Lions squad 2025: Farrell unveils 38-man squad with ‘wiggle room’ to add son Owen”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
