It was announced today Andy Farrell is the new head coach of the British & Irish Lions, after Warren Gatland’s stepped down from the role last year. Farrell will be at the helm for the Lions’ upcoming tour to Australia, as the iconic ‘Sea of Red’ heads down under in 2025.
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In 17 months time, the British & Irish Lions will face Argentina for a warm-up test in Ireland’s Aviva Stadium. There is plenty of time for Farrell to make his picks, and whittle down his squad-list for the following journey over to Australia.
However, following the news of Farrell’s appointment to the Lions, we’ve decided to dust off the old crystal ball and predict how the Lions will line up against the Wallabies. We have compiled a squad list of 42 players, which matches the same amount as the side which battled the Springboks behind closed doors in 2021. These picks are of course subject to injuries and contractural availabilities, as it is understood that only internationally eligible players can run out in the famous red jersey.
So, here are RUCK’s predictions for Andy Farrell’s 2025 British & Irish Lions squad, that will tour Australia from June of 2025.
PROPS
1. Ellis Genge (England and Bristol Bears)
2. Andrew Porter (Ireland and Leinster)
3. Pierre Schoeman (Scotland and Edinburgh)
4. Tadhg Furlong (Ireland and Leinster)
5. Zander Fagerson (Scotland and Glasgow Warriors)
6. Finlay Bealham (Ireland and Connacht)
HOOKERS
7. Jamie George (England and Saracens)
8. Dan Sheehan (Ireland and Leinster)
9. Ryan Elias (Scarlets and Wales)