Andy Farrell admits Jac Morgan was ‘as close as you could imagine’ to being selected in the British & Irish Lions’ starting XV for the opening Test against Australia this weekend.

Owen Farrell has been tipped to feature in the first British and Irish Lions Test but looks to have missed out with Marcus Smith reportedly beating him to a spot on the bench

Andy Farrell names British and Irish Lions squad to face Australia in first Test; Tom Curry, Sione Tuipulotu start; Owen Farrell, Henry Pollock not in 23; watch first Australia vs Lions Test on Saturd

Owen Farrell will be hoping his latest British and Irish Lions campaign brings slightly less drama than his first. The 33-year-old jetted out to Sydney on Friday to join his dad Andy’s Lions

Owen Farrell made his first appearance on the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia, playing the final 30 minutes against the AUNZ Invitational XV. The 33-year-old had not played since 4 May but showed some sharp touches on his return.

Injuries to key backs is set to see Owen Farrell make a remarkable appearance off the bench for the British & Irish Lions just 12 days after joining the squad coached by his father Andy.