British and Irish Lions team: Winners and losers as Andy Farrell backs 'out-of-sorts' Englishman with no space for Welsh sentiments

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17/07/2025 09:33

Our winners and losers from Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions team to tackle the Wallabies in the opening match of the three-Test Series.

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