Owen Farrell to captain Lions against First Nations & Pasifika XV
Andy Farrell explains Lions shake-up ahead of second Test
- Owen Farrell will captain the British and Irish Lions in their midweek match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne.
- The Tuesday night clash at Marvel Stadium features a much-changed Lions side, as head coach Andy Farrell aims to rest players involved in the first Test.
- The fixture provides an opportunity for players such as Blair Kinghorn and Garry Ringrose to stake a claim for selection in the final two Tests.
- The First Nations & Pasifika XV is composed of top Super Rugby Pacific performers, celebrating Indigenous and Pacific Island heritage, and includes Wallabies Taniela Tupou and Filipo Daugunu.
- The Lions squad includes several players making their first appearances in Lions red, such as Jamie Osborne and Darcy Graham, alongside established names.