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“I’m having a vision of the Lions No 10s as a 1958 Fairlane 500 convertible,” writes Carl Gladwell. “In other words, a Ford with a pair of Fin(n)s.”
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Preamble
Lions szn is formally right here. The first Test in opposition to Australia in Brisbane is solely over a few months away, and the curtain-raiser in opposition to Argentina in Dublin can be upon us in six weeks’ time.
This is the most important milestone at the highway to opening night time, as Andy Farrell alternatives an anticipated 40-man squad from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales’ best. It’ll be a occupation spotlight for lots of avid gamers, and an afternoon of serious unhappiness for others.
Maro Itoje is set to be named captain for the Lions’ first excursion since South Africa in 2021. Many of his England colleagues, together with Owen Farrell, Marcus Smith and George Ford, face a anxious wait to peer in the event that they make the lower. Farrell Sr is forecast to select 22 forwards and 18 backs.
We’ll get the whole lowdown at 1.30pm BST, when Lions chairman (and previous excursion winner Down Under) Ieuan Evans proclaims the squad. There’ll be 2,000 lovers collected on the O2 to offer their collective verdict, and you’ll be able to let me know your predictions/picks right here.
