61 m. ago British and Irish Lions squad LIVE: Owen Farrell decision looms as captaincy selection revealed

Maro Itoje is set to be named captain as Andy Farrell unveils his squad for the tour of Australia

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81 m. ago When is the Lions squad announced? Time, how to watch and fixtures for Australia tour

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will confirm his travelling party in front of more than 2,000 fans at the O2 Arena

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85 m. ago Lions squad announcement start time, TV channel and free live stream

Andy Farrell is set to name his British and Irish Lions squad today at an event in London

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2 h. ago What time is the British and Irish Lions squad announced? How to watch on TV and online

Andy Farrell announces his squad for the Lions tour to Australia this week

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3 h. ago How to watch Lions squad announcement: TV channel and live stream today

Maro Itoje set to be named captain as Andy Farrell prepares to unveil his selections for Australia tour

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7 h. ago Maro Itoje expected to be named Lions captain as Andy Farrell prepares to reveal squad

England skipper poised to lead the British and Irish Lions on their 10-match tour of Australia this summer

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12 h. ago Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour

Itoje to be first English Lions captain in 24 years40-strong squad to be announced at O2 on ThursdayMaro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Thursday, the Guardian understands. Itoje is set to become the first Englishman to lead the Lions in 24 years when he is unveiled as part of Andy Farrell’s squad announcement at a live event at the O2.Itoje, the England captain, became the overwhelming favourite for the role when it emerged Caelan Doris had suffered a shoulder injury last weekend that required surgery. The Ireland captain is a doubt for the tour of Australia, clearing the way for Itoje to be selected as captain and lead what is understood to be a 40-strong squad. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Who the Welsh Lions candidates have to beat to make the squad tomorrow

Andy Farrell will announce his squad in front of 2,000 fans at London's O2

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19 h. ago The pivotal British and Irish Lions pick that will set the tone for Australia tour

Farrell must make a number of difficult decisions before divulging his squad on Thursday as one of the sport’s great brands prepares to tackle the Wallabies this summer

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19 h. ago Exciting young stars to old stagers – 6 possible British and Irish Lions bolters

Andy Farrell’s squad head to Australia this summer.

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19 h. ago The Owen Farrell decision that could define the British and Irish Lions squad

Farrell must make a number of difficult decisions before divulging his squad on Thursday as one of the sport’s great brands prepares to tackle the Wallabies this summer

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20 h. ago When is the British & Irish Lions squad announced? How to watch online and for free

Rugby fans are eagerly awaiting Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad announcement on Thursday afternoon as players hope for a coveted spot on the plane to Australia for this summer's tour

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21 h. ago 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 whyBuild the team around The majority of my spine players come in the pack. In some areas the leading candidate is a cut above the rest and none more so than Dan Sheehan at hooker. He’s nailed on as first choice. I’d put Maro Itoje in that bracket too and, due to lack of alternatives, I would’ve had Caelan Doris before news of his shoulder injury emerged. Perhaps the most important player is the one back I’ve selected in this category, however. Jamison Gibson-Park has been so exceptionally consistent and is someone you can look to build around. You build a team around your players of influence and, for me, they are Sheehan, Itoje and Gibson-Park. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago When is the British and Irish Lions squad announced? How to watch on TV and online

Andy Farrell announces his squad for the Lions tour to Australia this week

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27 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby forward backed to be in Lions selection discussion

Lawrie hopes a few from capital side will be called by Andy Farrell

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36 h. ago When is the Lions squad announced? Date, time, how to watch and fixtures for Australia tour

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell will confirm his travelling party during a special event held in front of more than 2,000 fans at the O2 Arena

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42 h. ago Wales squad players already pictured in Lions kit as they learn fate thousands of miles away

This Thursday will see Andy Farrell name his Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia

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46 h. ago The Breakdown | 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 As Andy Farrell prepares to name his British & Irish Lions touring squad it is worth reflecting on the events of 12 years ago. Then as now, the destination was Australia and Farrell was an important cog in Warren Gatland’s management team. It was also the last time the Lions actually won a series, the solitary occasion they have ticked that illustrious box this century.And do you remember who, ultimately, made the difference in the all-important final Test in Sydney, with the best-of-three series poised at 1-1? None other than the strong-scrummaging Alex Corbisiero, who had been omitted from the original squad and owed his presence to an ankle injury sustained by Ireland’s Cian Healy early in the tour. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago 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

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64 h. ago Caelan Doris set for operation on shoulder in major British and Irish Lions injury scare

The Ireland No 8 is one of two leading contenders to be named captain of the touring party

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