Stuart Lancaster's son set for first international call-up after stunning performance
Rugby NewsTuesday, 25 March 2025 at 07:49
Owen Farrell made his much-anticipated return from injury over the weekend as relegation-threatened Racing 92 edged past ASM Clermont-Auvergne 23-21.
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However, it was his teammate Dan Lancaster who grabbed the headlines by earning a spot in Midi Olympique’s team of the week.
Bench Warmer: Farrell Eases Back In
The former England captain began the match on the bench at Stade Marcel Michelin after recovering from an adductor injury that had sidelined him since January. Despite Farrell’s return, Racing’s struggles in the Top 14 continued as they hover dangerously close to the drop zone.
Lancaster Lights It Up
Stepping into the No.10 role was former England U20 fly-half Dan Lancaster, who impressed with 10 points from the tee, securing his place in the weekly best XV.
Family Ties in Paris
Lancaster joined Racing over the summer from Ealing Trailfinders, arriving alongside Farrell to work under his father, Stuart Lancaster, who was coaching the side at the time. Dan made a solid start to life in Paris but hadn’t featured in the starting XV since his father’s departure from the club in January, making this performance all the more notable.
Scotland Calling?
Eligible for both Scotland and England, Lancaster could be on Gregor Townsend’s radar this summer, with Scotland likely to be without Blair Kinghorn and Finn Russell for their upcoming fixtures.
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2025 British & Irish Lions Squad: Bookies’ Predictions for the Tour
With the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia fast approaching, the bookmakers have released their early odds on who will make the squad.
While a lot can change between now and the final selection, these odds give a strong indication of who the bookies believe will be donning the famous red jersey next summer.
The bolded players in our proposed Lions squad represent the starting XV, according to current odds.
2025 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS SQUAD (36)
BACK-THREE (6)
- Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) - 1/16
- James Lowe (Ireland) - 1/8
- Hugo Keenan (Ireland) - 1/5
- Tommy Freeman (England) - 4/9
- Blair Kinghorn (Scotland) - 8/11
- Darcy Graham (Scotland) - 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)
- Fin Russell (Scotland) - 1/10
- Fin Smith (England) - 8/15
- Sam Prendergast (Ireland) - 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
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- Fin Baxter (England) - 5/6
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- Jamie George (England) - 8/15
- Luke Cowan-Dickie (England) - 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
- Tom Curry (England) - 8/15
- Jack Morgan (Wales) - 4/6
- Ben Curry (England) - 6/4
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