Lions squad 2025: electric Pollock forces way in but no space for Owen Farrell

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Henry Pollock has been included in the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer, capping a remarkable rise for the Northampton back-rower, but there is no place for his son Owen Farrell or another former England captain Jamie George.

Pollock, 20, is the standout name in Andy Farrell's 38-man squad that, as revealed by the Guardian, is captained by Maro Itoje. When his name was read out by the Lions chairman, Ieuan Evans, at a live event at the O2 in front of around 2,000 spectators, Pollock received by far the largest cheer.