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Lions Call Up Osborne and Owen Farrell After Kinghorn’s Scan Eases Injury Fears

Saturday’s match at Adelaide Oval offers players a final audition as the touring side seeks to tighten up its execution before the opening Test.

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Overview

  • The Lions beat the ACT Brumbies 36-24 in Canberra but coaches highlighted lingering handling errors and breakdown penalties.
  • Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn underwent a knee scan in Adelaide and received clearance to resume managed training with the squad.
  • Versatile Ireland centre Jamie Osborne has joined the tour to cover Kinghorn while Owen Farrell will make his first appearance off the bench on Saturday.
  • Head coach Andy Farrell has selected a near-Test lineup for the Adelaide Oval fixture to resolve key selection questions ahead of the July 19 opener in Brisbane.
  • The opposition Australia–New Zealand Invitational XV, boasting eight All Blacks and six Wallabies, aims to test the Lions and stake claims for Test selection.