Predicted British & Irish Lions XV v Argentina: 'Bare stocks' leaves Andy Farrell with 'no choice' as double Smith axis looks likely

https://d3gbf3ykm8gp5c.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2025/06/16113544/England-stars-Marcus-Smith-and-Fin-Smith-with-an-inset-of-British-and-Irish-Lions-head-coach-Andy-Farrell-1-120x120.jpg

16/06/2025 12:57

How we think the British and Irish Lions could line up against Argentina in Dublin.

Read more on Planet Rugby

Top 5 Home

1.

16/06/2025 14:52

Ruan Ackermann lines up new club following Gloucester exit

2.

16/06/2025 15:36

Family connection was a factor in Joe Ford appointment at Sale

3.

16/06/2025 15:07

Rassie Erasmus issues Rugby World Cup warning to Springboks as head coach weighs up difficult balancing act in 2025

4.

16/06/2025 15:08

Johann van Graan clears up Springboks rumours as he credits 'family first' atmosphere at Bath

5.

16/06/2025 15:14

Jake White officially confirms two more Springboks signings as Bulls look to close the Leinster gap

6.

16/06/2025 16:17

Sexton 'jumped at' chance to make coach role full-time

7.

Wiltshire Times

16/06/2025 16:27

Dorset and Wiltshire women's rugby head to Twickenham after semi-final drama

8.

16/06/2025 17:02

Statement: Sale Sharks appoint Ford as attack coach

9.

16/06/2025 18:00

I was 17-stone British and Irish Lion known as ‘Fun Bus’ – now I operate a bus taking fans and players on pub crawls

10.

16/06/2025 18:09

Sarah Hunter on motherhood: 'Abbie Ward has been a real inspiration'

11.

16/06/2025 19:53

He's now matched individual genius with title-winning gravitas... but, if he leads the Lions to glory this summer, just where will Finn Russell stand in the pantheon of Scottish greats?

12.

16/06/2025 20:29

Owen Farrell set for international call-up after completing move back to Saracens

13.

16/06/2025 20:57

Newcastle could make former Lions captain their first marquee signing

14.

16/06/2025 19:29

England: Four players who could make their Test debuts in 2025 including 'next Jason Robinson'

15.

16/06/2025 23:26

World Rugby confirm 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup draw – England set to face Wales

16.

Yesterday at 00:38

Owen Farrell opens up on his 'overwhelming' 2023 Rugby World Cup nightmare for the first time after re-signing for Saracens - and leaves door open for England return

17.

Yesterday at 00:23

All Blacks named among 10 greatest sports teams of all time – ranked!

18.

Yesterday at 00:22

Hurricanes reveal list of eight departing players

19.

Yesterday at 00:35

Johnny Sexton insists there are NO hard feelings with Finn Russell despite the Lions coach claiming he would pick Owen Farrell ahead of 'flashy' Scot

20.

Yesterday at 02:16

Fijian Drua bolster squad with signing of ex-Rebels lock Angelo Smith