Gregor Brown called up as British and Irish Lions monitor Joe McCarthy's injury

Gregor Brown has been called up by the British and Irish Lions as head coach Andy Farrell monitors an injury to Joe McCarthy. McCarthy sustained a foot issue during Saturday's first Test win against Australia, with Farrell confirming it as plantar fasciitis. Brown, who played in Scotland's recent victory over Samoa, will join the Lions squad in Melbourne, increasing the squad size to 45 players. Other Scotland internationals have also been called up, along with Ireland's Thomas Clarkson and Jamie Osborne. These additional players are expected to feature in the upcoming mid-week match before the second Test against Australia.

Brown, capable of playing as a lock or flanker, made his Scotland debut last summer and was part of the Six Nations campaign earlier this year. The recent influx of call-ups has sparked discussions about the importance of the mid-week game, but Farrell emphasized the team's unity and commitment to the match.