The controversial injection of Owen Farrell into the British & Irish Lions squad a day before Saturday’s clunky 21-10 win over the Waratahs in Sydney raises the possibility of the now four-time Lions tourist fixing a fundamental problem that is dogging the class of 2025: a dire lack of continuity, concentration and consistent front-foot ball.

Owen Farrell's curveball call-up by the British and Irish Lions has been welcomed by his new teammates as the former England captain was praised for his high standards and leadership qualities.

David Campese, the legendary Australia wing, has described Owen Farrell’s call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad as “a weak pick by daddy” in a savage tirade against head coach Andy Farrell.