British and Irish Lions: Five takeaways from 'Leinster-less' XV to face Argentina, including England's 'point to prove'

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18/06/2025 16:03

Here are our five takeaways after Andy Farrell named his British and Irish Lions team to take on Argentina on Friday night in Dublin.

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