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I Struggle to Comprehend 'Social Media Poison' Says Farrell
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 21 – Owen Farrell leads a Lions squad of largely non-regular starters in a key midweek match offering players a chance to impress ahead of the second Test, the Lions undefeated in Australia so far.
- On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Owen Farrell will captain the Lions, named by coach Andy Farrell as skipper for their final midweek match against a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne.
- Joining as injury cover, Owen Farrell earns the captaincy, leading to his first Lions skippering role in four tours and his 20th appearance, due to a late call-up for Elliot Daly.
- Amid a perfect win streak, the Lions face testing stakes, with Andy Farrell saying, `'This fixture gives players another opportunity to put their hand up for selection for the final two tests.'
- Informed mere seconds before selection, Farrell conveyed, `I’m determined to enjoy what I’m doing and love every minute of however long that I’ve got left,` about his captaincy.
- After the midweek game, the British and Irish Lions will focus on clinching the series, with the third Test in Sydney on Aug. 2, 2025.
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