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Itoje set to captain Lions vs Argentina
Paisley Daily Express
|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 fullback 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 Paisley Daily Express.
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