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Russell ready for first Lions start as Aussie tour begins in Perth
Stirling Observer
|June 27, 2025
Finn Russell will make his first start in the famous red shirt of the British and Irish Lions on the long-awaited 2025 tour as he lines up for the select side in Perth on Saturday.
The 33-year-old, from Bridge of Allan, has been named in the fly-half position for the Lions’ first match Down Under against Western Force - with coach Andy Farrell hoping he can sprinkle some confidence and stardust to the unit after a disappointing defeat to Argentina.
Russell is named as one of three Scots in the starting XV, with Edinburgh prop Pierre Schoeman, Glasgow Warriors’ second-rower Scott Cummings and Scotland captain, centre Sione Tuipulotu, also included.
Meanwhile, another Glasgow player, Scotland centre Huw Jones, is named on the bench andis likely to make his debut.
This story is from the June 27, 2025 edition of Stirling Observer.
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