Lions name strong team to face Brumbies as preparations ramp up for first Test
Briefly

Andy Farrell has announced his strongest British & Irish Lions lineup for the upcoming fixture against the ACT Brumbies. This match serves as a preparation for the Test against Australia. The starting combination features key players such as Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park, and an Irish center pairing of Bundee Aki and Gary Ringrose. Significant roles are also assigned to English players Ollie Chessum and Tom Curry. Mack Hansen returns to his hometown Canberra for this match, while Owen Farrell will aim to participate in a subsequent game against an Invitational team.
Andy Farrell has selected his strongest squad yet for the British & Irish Lions, with top players starting against the ACT Brumbies as a test before facing Australia.
The lineup features key player combinations including Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park at half-back and an all-Irish center duo of Bundee Aki and Gary Ringrose.
This game is crucial for players like Ollie Chessum and Tom Curry, who are joined by Jack Conan in the back row, as they prepare for the Wallabies.
Mack Hansen will have a special return to his hometown of Canberra, playing against old teammates, while Owen Farrell is expected to join the next fixture instead.
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