British and Irish Lions team: Five takeaways as Andy Farrell's 'bigger purpose' emerges to explain 'scattergun' selections

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07/07/2025 12:44

Our five key takeaways from Andy Farrells selection to face the Brumbies this week.

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3.

07/07/2025 14:50

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4.

07/07/2025 14:53

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07/07/2025 15:29

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07/07/2025 15:26

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07/07/2025 15:00

Andy Farrell highlights 'buckling down' England player he has 'really enjoyed working with' but falls short of agreeing he is 'a bit Tom Crofty'

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07/07/2025 15:53

Tyler Offiah returns for Kepu Tuipulotu-led England U20s

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07/07/2025 16:37

Paul O'Connell's Ireland fly home 2 players after bruising win over Georgia

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07/07/2025 15:07

British and Irish Lions great hits out at 'illogical' Andy Farrell decisions which 'concern two players'

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07/07/2025 17:03

Stockdale departs Ireland squad with shoulder injury

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07/07/2025 16:53

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07/07/2025 17:11

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07/07/2025 16:51

Saracens name two new coaches including a 'next level' URC recruit from Wales after they were 'blown away by his rugby intellect'

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07/07/2025 16:29

Ireland send home two players including the specialist-needing Jacob Stockdale

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07/07/2025 17:43

Saracens bolster coaching staff with two new arrivals at the StoneX

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07/07/2025 18:08

'Some of the best I've seen': England U20 add 'extremely dangerous' pair

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07/07/2025 18:02

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