Jackman: Farrell can deal with any 'Irish bias' claims

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19/06/2025 20:50

Bernard Jackman believes Andy Farrell has the man-management skills to allay any perception of partiality towards the Ireland contingent in his British and Irish Lions squad as they prepare for Friday's tour opener against Argentina at Aviva Stadium on Friday.

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