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Farrell names alpha Lions for Brumbies
The Mercury
|July 08, 2025
COACH Andy Farrell insisted yesterday he remains open-minded about his squad for the first British and Irish Lions Test against the Wallabies, after naming his strongest team yet to face the ACT Brumbies.
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With just two more warm-up matches to play, starting with the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday, the lineup for the opening Test on 19 July is starting to take shape.
But Farrell said nothing was locked in. “Players can play themselves in and play themselves out,” he said. “At the same time, all we're looking for is a cohesive team performance and that’s at the forefront of what we’re trying to achieve.
“I mean, the nature of the format of these two games allows for us to be open-minded,” he added. “You have to stay open-minded. Otherwise, a closed book is not good for anyone.
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