Sixteen England players expected to feature in Andy Farrell's 2025 British & Irish Lions squad
Rugby NewsWednesday, 09 October 2024 at 09:15
According to the latest odds, bookmakers have highlighted a compelling selection for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour, combining established talent with rising stars.
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The back-three features powerhouse winger Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) as a standout, with odds of 1/16, alongside Irish duo James Lowe (1/8) and Hugo Keenan (1/5), both integral to Ireland’s recent success. England's Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (4/9) and Tommy Freeman (8/11) add youthful energy, while George Furbank (2/1) rounds off the versatile options.
In the centres, Bundee Aki (Ireland) leads the pack at 1/5, supported by England’s Ollie Lawrence (1/4) and Scotland’s dynamic Sione Tuipulotu (2/7). Veteran Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) also makes the cut at 8/11.
At fly-half, Owen Farrell (England) is heavily favored (1/10), while Marcus Smith (8/15) and Finn Russell (8/11) promise creativity.
Scrum-half selections are led by Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland), with Alex Mitchell and Ben White battling for spots. In the pack, stalwarts like Maro Itoje (1/33) and Tadhg Furlong (1/8) headline, as rising players such as Ben Earl (1/5) and Caelan Doris (1/5) look set to play key roles. The odds reveal a blend of experience and fresh talent for the upcoming tour.
2025 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS SQUAD (36), according to the odds
BACK-THREE (6)
- Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) - 1/16
- James Lowe (Ireland) - 1/8
- Hugo Keenan (Ireland) - 1/5
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England) - 4/9
- Tommy Freeman (England) - 8/11
- George Furbank (England) - 2/1
CENTRE (4)
- Bundee Aki (Ireland) - 1/5
- Ollie Lawrence (England) - 1/4
- Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland) - 2/7
- Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) - 8/11
FLY-HALVES (3)
- Owen Farrell (England) - 1/10
- Marcus Smith (England) - 8/15
- Finn Russell (Scotland) - 8/11
SCRUM-HALVES (3)
- Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland) - 8/11
- Alex Mitchell (England) - 11/10
- Ben White (Scotland) - 11/10
PROP (3)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) - 1/8
- Andrew Porter (Ireland) - 1/7
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland) - 4/11
- Ellis Genge (England) - 4/6
- Joe Marler (England) - 5/6
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland) - 5/4
HOOKER (3)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland) - 1/10
- Jamie George (England) - 8/15
- Dewi Lake (Wales) - 6/5
LOCK (5)
- Maro Itoje (England) - 1/33
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland) - 1/10
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland) - 4/6
- Ollie Chessum (England) - 8/11
- George Martin (England) - 11/10
BACK-ROW (6)
- Caelan Doris (Ireland) - 1/5
- Ben Earl (England) - 1/5
- Josh van der Flier (Ireland) - 1/3
- Courtney Lawes (England) - 8/15
- Tommy Reffell (Wales) - 4/6
- Tom Curry (England) - 6/4
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