The British & Irish Lions Squad: Analysis and Predictions for the Tour in Australia
British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell will announce the squad for this summer’s tour of Australia on Thursday, in front of 2,000 fans at the O2 Arena in London. The team selection will be full of key decisions, such as the inclusion of Owen Farrell, the fitness of Caelan Doris (and his possible captaincy) and which surprise players will earn a place.
The most important decisions will come with the selection of the starting XVs for the three matches against Australia. We analyze the possible lineups.
Possible Headlines
- Ellis Genge (England, prop): He is likely to start by a narrow margin.
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland, hooker): He stands out as the most prominent hooker at the moment.
- Will Stuart (England, prop): He has shown great improvement in the last year.
- Maro Itoje (England, second row): A regular in the starting lineup. He could be captain if Doris is unavailable.
- Tadgh Beirne (Ireland, second row): He would complement Itoje well.
- Tom Curry (England, flanker): A key and indispensable player.
- Jac Morgan (Wales, flanker): A standout player in a struggling Welsh team.
- Caelan Doris (Ireland, number 8): If he is fit, he is an undisputed starter.
- Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland, scrum-half): One of the first names on the team sheet.
- Finn Russell (Scotland, fly-half): The best fly-half available.
- James Lowe (Ireland, wing): His kicking game will also offer a lot to the Lions.
- Bundee Aki (Ireland, centre): A reliable and consistent player.
- Huw Jones (Scotland, centre): He has had an excellent season.
- Tommy Freeman (England, wing): He made the most of his opportunities during the Six Nations.
- Blair Kinghorn (Scotland, fullback): His speed is impressive.
Farrell’s selection promises to be an exciting event, full of expectations and debates about who will be chosen to represent the Lions in Australia. The fans eagerly await the announcement and the team’s future performances.
