Sports7/21/2025The Guardian

Owen Farrell to captain Lions for first time in historic First Nations & Pasifika clash

Owen Farrell to captain Lions for first time in historic First Nations & Pasifika clash

Here is a 178-word summary of the news article: British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has named his son, Owen Farrell, as captain for the squad's final midweek fixture against a First Nations and Pasifika XV. This will be Owen Farrell's first time captaining the Lions. The team contains eight players not originally selected for the tour, as the management looks to keep their first-choice 23 fresh for the second Test against Australia on Saturday. Among the changes, Blair Kinghorn returns from injury to start at full-back, and Jamie Osborne and Darcy Graham make their debuts at centre and wing, respectively. Farrell's experience from four previous Lions tours has earned him the captaincy over fellow Englishman and recent Lions replacement, Jamie George. The match on Tuesday will be Farrell's 20th appearance in a Lions jersey. The article notes that this will be a historic clash between the Lions and the First Nations and Pasifika XV, as the team seeks to keep their key players rested and ready for the crucial second Test against the Wallabies.

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