British and Irish Lions squad 2025: 7 losers from Andy Farrell's selection

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It is the cruel part of any sport, but with the joy that comes with being selected for a squad, so too comes the disappointment for some players of missing out. Now that Andy Farrell has named his 2025 British and Irish Lions squad, there are plenty who will be feeling that pain currently.

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