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Itoje set to captain Lions vs Argentina
Nottingham Post
|June 19, 2025
MARO Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin tomorrow.
Itoje leads a starting XV that features Marcus Smith at full-back and will be directed by England half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith.
Tadhg Furlong will be given the opportunity to prove his fitness after struggling with a calf injury that ruled him out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls.
Furlong is included on a bench that also features hooker Ronan Kelleher, the only player to be involved against the Pumas six days after taking part in the end-of-season finals.
"Congratulations to Maro Itoje ahead of leading out the Lions for the first time. It's a truly special moment and one that very few players ever get to experience," head coach Andy Farrell said.
This story is from the June 19, 2025 edition of Nottingham Post.
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