Three players Andy Farrell needs to call up—like, yesterday.
The Lions tour is heating up down under, but not everything’s going to plan. Injuries, inconsistent form, and a few selection shockers have left fans wondering: could a few fresh faces turn the tide?
With standout performances lighting up the Top 14 and summer tours across the globe, Andy Farrell might want to keep his phone charged and his WhatsApp open.
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Here are three players who’ve made such a strong case, they might just need a boarding pass to Australia now.
? Get Jack on a Jet!
Jack Willis deserves a one-way ticket to Wallaby-land
After Toulouse’s 39-33 Top 14 final thriller against Bordeaux-Begles, Jack Willis didn’t just lift silverware—he lifted eyebrows across the rugby world.
The rampaging flanker was everywhere. Tries? Yep. Turnovers? You bet. Carrying like a wrecking ball? Standard Willis service. It’s no wonder fans are calling for Andy Farrell to hit speed dial.
Rugby pundit Andy Goode even tweeted:
"Jack Willis needs to be on a plane straight to Australia from Paris with Blair Kinghorn tomorrow."
If form counts for anything, Willis should be strapping on his boots in Brisbane next week.
?️ Darcy's Turbo Charge
The box-office winger everyone forgot—but shouldn’t have
While the Lions wing spots remain wide open, one name keeps bubbling up louder than ever: Darcy Graham.
The Scottish speedster topped fan polls as the most shocking omission from the original squad—and for good reason. With lightning pace, Matrix-level footwork, and a knack for finding the white line, Graham is one of the most dangerous finishers in the game.
He’s just one try short of Duhan van der Merwe’s national record. One. Try.
How he missed the first squad cut is anyone’s guess, but one thing’s clear: fans want him in red, and so should Andy Farrell.
? Ben There, Done That?
Scotland’s no. 9 could be the injury insurance Farrell needs
When Tomos Williams limped off with a "tight hamstring" after a stellar performance, alarm bells rang in Farrell’s camp.
So what now? With the clock ticking and uncertainty swirling, a ready-made replacement could be chilling just a short flight away in Auckland: Ben White.
The Scotland scrum-half is already match-sharp, touring the South Pacific with Gregor Townsend’s squad. His quick service and rugby IQ make him a tempting option.
Jack van Poortvliet is another candidate, sure—but he’s currently on the wrong side of the globe in Argentina with England.
If Farrell needs a cool head and a fit body fast, White could be the answer.
QUIZ: Can you name the 2013 British & Irish Lions squad?
Think you’re a true rugby nut? It's time to put your Lions knowledge to the test.
12 years have passed since Warren Gatland’s men roared to a famous series win over Australia, but how well do you really remember the iconic 2013 British & Irish Lions squad?
From legendary leaders to surprise selections, we’ve lined up every player from that unforgettable tour. All you have to do is name them. No pressure, right?
Take the quiz below and prove your rugby brain still bites.
? Scroll down and get cracking – how many can you get without cheating?
