Beirne to Captain the Lions Against the Waratahs

British and Irish Lions vs. Waratahs: Fin Smith at 10; Tadhg Beirne captain

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has named his starting XV for Saturday's clash with the NSW Waratahs.

Beirne to captain the Lions against the Waratahs

Tadhg Beirne will captain the British and Irish Lions when they play the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Saints trio to line up for Lions against Waratahs in Sydney

Henry Pollock, Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith will start for the British & Irish Lions against NSW Waratahs at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday (kick-off 11am BST).

Beirne to Captain Lions Against Waratahs – Irish Contingent Strong for Sydney Showdown

Beirne to Captain Lions Against Waratahs – Irish Contingent Strong for Sydney Showdown Tadhg Beirne will lead the British & Irish Lions into their next Tour match this Saturday as Andy Farrell’s men take on the New South Wales Waratahs at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney (KO 11:00 BST). The Munster and Ireland talisman steps into the captaincy role as Maro Itoje is rested, with Beirne joined in the second row by James Ryan, forming an all-Irish eng…

Keenan and Kinghorn to debut, Pollock at six and Beirne captain: British & Irish Lions team v Waratahs

Tadhg Beirne captains a starting XV featuring debutants Hugo Keenan and Blair Kinghorn (Getty Images)Farrell makes 14 changes from Wednesday's win over Queensland RedsFarrell makes 14 changes from Wednesday's win over Queensland Reds

New captain and Pollock switches position in Lions team for Waratahs

Andy Farrell has named the team that will face off against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday night at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.