Joe Schmidt hits back at B&I Lions' stark warning over 'tour agreement' as Andy Farrell 'unlikely' to field his 'best team every week'

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24/06/2025 07:45

Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley's warning.

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