Owen Farrell's selection for the British and Irish Lions is as an "insurance policy" in case Finn Russell gets injured, says former Scotland captain John Barclay.

Murray dedicated much of his latest Irish Times column to praising his former teammate Jamison Gibson-Park, who he believes to be the nailed-on starter for the British and Irish Lions in the Test matches, with his Man of the Match performance against the Brumbies solidifying his place in the squad.

Ben Earl linked up with old pal Owen Farrell in Lions camp last week and revealed it has been like the former England skipper has never been away. Farrell was parachuted onto the tour last Friday after Elliot Daly was injured and is on the bench for Saturday's Adelaide clash with a AUNZ Invitational XV.

Captain Maro Itoje would welcome Owen Farrell's return to the England fold if his Saracens team-mate wants to come back into the squad.

British & Irish Lions legend Dean Richards has rubbished claims of nepotism following Owen Farrell’s call-up to Andy Farrell’s squad.

Andy Farrell has named his squad for the British and Irish Lions’ clash with an AUNZ XV. The Lions head coach has provided an update on Blair Kinghorn, who was taken off in yesterday’s win over the Brumbies with what appeared to be a painful knee injury.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell said "Wednesday is too soon" for his son Owen Farrell to feature for the Lions after he called-up him up to replace the injured Elliot Daly.