British and Irish Lions Replace Injured Daly with Owen Farrell on Australia Tour

British & Irish Lions player Elliot Daly has been ruled out for the remainder of their Australia tour due to a broken forearm sustained during a match against the Queensland Reds. Daly, a versatile back capable of playing centre, wing, and fullback, was replaced in the squad by Owen Farrell, son of head coach Andy Farrell, who joins the Lions for his fourth tour. Owen Farrell, a former England captain with 112 caps and record points scorer, had stepped away from international rugby in early 2024 but was called back to add experience and options to the Lions squad. Daly's injury was confirmed after an X-ray following the Lions' 52-12 victory, and coach Andy Farrell expressed heartbreak over losing a key player but confidence in Owen Farrell's contribution. The team is preparing for their upcoming match against the New South Wales Waratahs with some changes in captaincy and squad lineup. Owen Farrell's return comes after a stint with French club Racing 92 and a planned return to Saracens, signaling a potential revival of his international career.