Marcus Smith defies odds to claim Lions spot for first Wallabies Test

• Andy Farrell opts for Smith's versatility over son Owen

• Tom Curry to start in back-row with Beirne and Conan

Marcus Smith has been named on the bench for the British & Irish Lions' first Test against Australia with Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu selected to start in Brisbane on Saturday.

Smith has defied the odds to claim a place in the match-day 23, benefiting from injuries to Blair Kinghorn and Mack Hansen and preferred to Owen Farrell among the replacements.