US EditionBritish and Irish Lions squad: Henry Pollock, Marcus Smith in; Owen Farrell out
- Andy Farrell announced a 38-player British and Irish Lions team for their upcoming 2025 tour of Australia following a selection meeting in London.
- The squad selection followed weeks of discussion with challenges including injuries and form, notably excluding Owen Farrell amid fitness concerns.
- Maro Itoje was appointed captain, flanker Henry Pollock earned selection after a strong rise, and the squad features 21 forwards and 17 backs.
- Pollock, 20, had his test debut in March and was described as one of the best back rows, while Itoje said, "What an honour to be captain."
- The squad will begin with a training camp in Portugal and face Australia this summer, with further changes possible due to likely injuries.
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Canterbury celebrate first Lion
Canterbury Rugby Club has its first ever British & Irish Lion. Scotland’s Huw Jones, a product of the Club’s junior teams, has been named in Andy Farrell’s squad for the tour of Australia this summer. The 31-year old centre was born in Edinburgh, where his father coached at George Watson’s College, and the family moved to Kent when Huw was two years old. He spent all his early rugby career with Canterbury before going to Millfield School. It was…
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