Lions Add Ireland Prop Clarkson, England Hooker George Ahead Australia Test Brisbane

Ireland tight-head prop Tom Clarkson has been called up to the British & Irish Lions squad as additional front-row cover ahead of the first Test against Australia in Brisbane. Clarkson joins the touring party following his participation in Ireland's dominant 106-7 win over Portugal, increasing the Irish contingent in the squad to 18 players. England hooker Jamie George has also been added as cover after Luke Cowan-Dickie's suspected concussion, while Ireland and Leinster utility back Jamie Osborne was summoned to provide midfield and back-three options due to injuries. The Lions, under head coach Andy Farrell, have won all five warm-up matches in Australia, building momentum ahead of the Test series. Despite some injury setbacks, including Welsh scrum-half Tomos Williams and English fullback Elliot Daly, the squad continues preparations for the first Test at Suncorp Stadium. The team aims to maintain their unbeaten streak and capitalize on their strong squad depth in the upcoming series.