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Owen Farrell Returns on Bench as Lions Make Three Changes for Second Test

Coach Andy Farrell reshuffled the lineup after key players were ruled out by injuries ahead of Saturday’s series-deciding Test at the MCG.

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Overview

  • Joe McCarthy and Sione Tuipulotu were ruled out with foot and hamstring injuries, creating two vacancies in the starting XV
  • Bundee Aki replaces Tuipulotu at inside centre alongside Huw Jones, while Ollie Chessum and Andrew Porter strengthen the pack
  • Owen Farrell earns a Test recall on the bench for his first Lions appearance since the 2023 World Cup
  • Marcus Smith passed his head injury assessment after exiting the midweek match and remains available for selection
  • The unbeaten Lions head to the MCG aiming to clinch the series with a second Test victory over Australia