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Paul O’Connell picks his five nailed-on Lions, including surprise captain

3. Owen Farrell (England)

  • Age: 29
  • Club: Saracens
  • Position: Centre/Fly-half

O’Connell said: “I like Owen Farrell. He’s a real standout leader for me. With matches being played without crowds, you can hear so much of what the players are saying during games. You can hear Owen barking at his own players and encouraging them.”

DID YOU KNOW? Farrell celebrates every point he scores by linking his index fingers together to make a ‘JJ’ sign, the Joining Jack salute, Joining Jack being a charity dedicated to the needs of sufferers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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