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Farrell Called up to Lions After Injury to Daly
- On Thursday, Owen Farrell was called up as a shock injury replacement for Elliot Daly, who suffered a fractured forearm during the Reds match.
- Daly suffered a fractured forearm during Wednesday’s Reds match in Brisbane; X-rays confirmed the injury was tour-ending, prompting an immediate squad replacement.
- Farrell, with 112 England caps and 18 Lions appearances, last played in 2023 before stepping away, initially omitted from the squad, now called up as injury replacement.
- Farrell arrives in Sydney ahead of Saturday’s Waratahs match as the Lions adjust after Daly’s tour-ending injury, shifting team dynamics with his experience.
- Farrell’s late call-up before the July 19 first Test in Brisbane could influence team leadership and series outcome, as he joins after a long international hiatus.
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