British & Irish Lions announce 38-man squad for Australia tour

The British and Irish Lions squad for their 2025 tour of Australia has been announced by head coach Andy Farrell, featuring 38 players including eight from Scotland, the largest Scottish contingent since 1989. Key Scottish players selected are Blair Kinghorn, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Scott Cummings, Zander Fagerson, Pierre Schoeman, Finn Russell, and Duhan van der Merwe. England's Maro Itoje will captain the team, becoming the first English Lions captain since 2001, with the squad unveiled at London's O2 Arena before over 2,000 fans. The tour begins with a match against Argentina in Dublin on June 20, followed by multiple games in Australia against club sides and an Invitational Australia/New Zealand team, culminating in a three-Test series against the Wallabies. Farrell expressed confidence in the squad's balance and ability to achieve something special during the demanding tour. The squad includes notable Irish players and reflects careful selection from over 75 players considered during the process.