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McCarthy Will Be Given Final Chance to Prove Fitness
AUSTRALIA, JUL 23 – England's Ollie Chessum replaces injured lock Joe McCarthy in the Lions' second Test squad as Owen Farrell returns to the bench, with McCarthy sidelined by plantar fasciitis.
- Saturday's clash at Melbourne Cricket Ground could proceed without Joe McCarthy, who limped off in Brisbane with plantar fasciitis, leaving his availability uncertain.
- On July 19 in Brisbane, the series began with a narrow Lions victory, setting the stage for a series that remains highly competitive. The Lions remain unbeaten in Australia and won at the MCG for the first time in three attempts.
- Coach Andy Farrell has reshuffled the pack, bringing in England's Ollie Chessum to replace Joe McCarthy in the second row and selecting Ireland's Andrew Porter to complete an all-Leinster front row, while James Ryan provides bench cover.
- With the series on the line, the British and Irish Lions sit one win away from victory, and Coach Andy Farrell warns they face a fierce Wallabies backlash.
- Stadium Australia in Sydney is set to host the series finale on August 2, and with 100,000 supporters at Stadium Australia, the tour's vibrant atmosphere will continue.
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To face the Wallabis this Saturday, Owen Farrell will be on the bench of the British Lions team.
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PressNewsAgencyLions change three starters for second test, Owen Farrell on the bench
MELBOURNE - British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has made three changes to the starting team that beat Australia in the first test and brought his son Owen in on the bench as the tourists look to sew up the series in Melbourne on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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