British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has added three Scottish players—Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman, and Darcy Graham—to his squad as injury replacements for the upcoming match against the First Nations & Pasifika XV.
These players were taken out of Scotland’s current tour in New Zealand, where they were preparing for a Test match against Samoa in Auckland.
Darcy Graham, a winger, will join the Lions squad later on Monday. He recently received two yellow cards in Scotland’s 29-14 defeat to Fiji, which left his team short of one player for the final part of the game.
The match between the Lions and the First Nations-Pasifika XV will take place on July 22 at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.
Former Australian rugby player Kurtley Beale has been included in the First Nations-Pasifika team, which is coached by Toutai Kefu. Other experienced players in the squad include Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, and Pete Samu.
This 27-player squad includes 20 players with Pacific Island roots and five Indigenous Australians. Among them are ACT Brumbies fullback Andy Muirhead and scrumhalf Harrison Goddard.
Meanwhile, British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has been busy bringing in new players before their first match against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.
England’s Jamie George was added to the squad after Luke Cowan-Dickie suffered a head injury during their 48-0 win over the Australia-New Zealand XV on Saturday in Adelaide.
Ireland’s Tom Clarkson was also called up over the weekend to strengthen the front row options.
FAQ
Who are the Lions in this context?
The Lions refer to a rugby team, often associated with the British & Irish Lions or a representative side, depending on the tournament or tour.
Why were Sutherland, Ashman, and Graham called up?
They were brought in as injury cover after some players in the original squad were ruled out or deemed unfit ahead of the upcoming match.
What is the First Nations Clash?
The First Nations Clash likely refers to a match involving an Indigenous or combined Pacific nations team, known for showcasing cultural pride and rugby talent.
Which players are currently injured?
The specific names of the injured players haven’t been detailed in the title. Updates are usually given by the team’s medical or coaching staff.
