Overview

• The Lions kick off against Argentina at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium at 8pm BST with live coverage on Sky Sports.
• The fixture marks the first-ever Lions match in Ireland and promises a financial boost for the home unions.
• Andy Farrell has selected a 23-man squad led by Maro Itoje, urging players to impress each other as they compete for Test berths.
• After Sunday’s departure for Australia, the team will play nine matches, starting with Western Force on June 28 and a three-Test series against the Wallabies from July 19.
• Rugby Australia’s proposal for golden-point overtime in Tests remains under review, representing a possible change to ensure decisive results.