Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

• Coach Andy Farrell likely to opt for Marcus Smith

• Tom Curry to feature in back-row

Owen Farrell is expected to be omitted from the British & Irish Lions squad to face the Wallabies on Saturday in Brisbane.

Farrell impressed in his first appearance of the tour last week but it is believed Andy Farrell is ready to overlook his son with Marcus Smith the likely beneficiary.