Owen Farrell to Lead British and Irish Lions Against First Nations & Pasifika XV
The British and Irish Lions will be captained by Owen Farrell in a match against First Nations & Pasifika XV. The team lineup includes notable players like Jamie George, Blair Kinghorn, and Darcy Graham. The game is a unique celebration of indigenous and Pacific Island cultures.
Jamie George, a key player in the 2017 New Zealand tour, will start as hooker after joining the Scotland team from the England camp in Argentina. Blair Kinghorn returns from injury to play at full-back. Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe will be the wingers. Fin Smith and Ben White are the half-backs. Pierre Schoeman and Finlay Bealham join George in the front row. James Ryan and Scott Cummings partner in the second row. Jac Morgan will play at blindside for the first time, with Josh van der Flier and Henry Pollock in the back row. The bench includes Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, Tom Clarkson, and Gregor Brown. Mack Hansen is not included due to injury.
The game is of limited significance as many players are not in consideration for the upcoming Test. However, there are interesting points to note. Kinghorn may be competing for a starting spot, Ringrose's return could impact the midfield, and the back row options are being evaluated. The opponents will be captained by Kurtley Beale and feature a squad with indigenous and Pacific Islands heritage.
According to the source: BBC.
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