Mike Brown calls out England boss Steve Borthwick for snubbing Leicester star
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“It’s mental, I don’t get it at all,” said the ex-Harlequins fullback, who sits fourth on the Premiership’s all-time appearance list with 280 games.
“I don’t know what more Ollie Hassell-Collins can do; I can’t speak highly enough about him.”
“I love Richard Wigglesworth, so I am not sitting here bagging their selection or anything like that; they’ll have their own reasons, and for what it is worth, I think Richard Wigglesworth is going to be an incredible head coach one day.
“Steve (Borthwick), I had as a head coach, so I am not bagging either of them.
“But I can’t understand why Ollie Hassell-Collins is not in there. There is no other winger in England doing what he has done this year in the Premiership.”
“He is the Premiership top try-scorer (12), so he is obviously a finisher.
“But look at his all-round game — he is unbelievable under the high ball; he is a great left-foot kicking option; his defence has been unbelievable this year; he is a big old unit.
“So I can’t believe that he is not in there, with the full set of skills he has got and the finishing ability he has got.”
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British & Irish Lions Predicted Lineup: Odds for Starting XV vs Wallabies
Front Row
A powerful and versatile prop, Porter is known for his scrummaging strength and work rate around the park.
Dynamic and athletic hooker with strong carrying ability and solid set-piece skills.
A world-class tighthead prop with superb scrummaging technique, ball-handling skills, and a strong presence in both attack and defence.
Second Row
World-class lock renowned for his lineout dominance, breakdown pressure, and leadership qualities.
A highly skilled and mobile lock/flanker hybrid, Beirne excels at turnovers and offers great versatility.
Back Row
Hard-hitting flanker with a high tackle count and breakdown expertise; a relentless competitor.
The reigning World Rugby Player of the Year, van der Flier combines work rate, speed, and breakdown prowess.
Explosive back-row forward with dynamic ball-carrying and strong support play.
Half-Backs
A sharp, quick-thinking scrum-half who dictates tempo and brings pace to the game.
Creative and unpredictable fly-half known for his vision, flair, and pinpoint passing and kicking.
Centres
A physical, direct inside centre with powerful running lines and strong defensive skills.
A classy outside centre with attacking instincts, speed, and a nose for the try line.
Back Three
Towering and powerful winger who’s a constant threat with ball in hand.
Energetic winger with a booming boot, strong defence, and attacking creativity.
Tall, athletic fullback with strong counter-attacking ability and a reliable kicking game.
? Full Fixture List – British & Irish Lions Tour 2025
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 June | Lions vs Argentina | Aviva Stadium, Dublin |
| Sat 28 June | Western Force vs Lions | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Wed 2 July | Queensland Reds vs Lions | Lang Park, Brisbane |
| Sat 5 July | NSW Waratahs vs Lions | Sydney Football Stadium |
| Wed 9 July | ACT Brumbies vs Lions | Canberra Stadium, Canberra |
| Sat 12 July | AU & NZ Invitational XV vs Lions | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Sat 19 July | Australia vs Lions (1st Test) | Lang Park, Brisbane |
| Tue 22 July | First Nations & Pasifika XV vs Lions | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne |
| Sat 26 July | Australia vs Lions (2nd Test) | MCG, Melbourne |
| Sat 2 August | Australia vs Lions (3rd Test) | Stadium Australia, Sydney |
LATEST COMMENTS
- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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