Overview

• A dozen original squad members, from World Rugby Player of the Year Josh van der Flier to winger Duhan van der Merwe, ended the series without earning a Test cap.
• Pre-Test injuries to Tomos Williams, Elliot Daly, Garry Ringrose and Mack Hansen reshaped Farrell’s selection options.
• Henry Pollock did not make any match-day 23 despite being billed as a future back-row superstar.
• Farrell hailed the training-ground dedication and team-first attitude of players who missed out on Test selection.
• He rejected rotation calls for the final Test and insisted Australia will remain central to future Lions tours.