Andy Farrell to name British & Irish Lions squad and captain at London event in May

The Lions will play the Wallabies in three Test matches Down Under with Irish skipper Caelan Doris among the favourites to be named captain.

Andy Farrell is set to name his British & Irish Lions captain and squad for the summer tour to Australia in front of a live audience of 2,000 supporters in London on May 8. Pic Credit: ©INPHO/British Irish Lions/Karen Watson.

Andy Farrell is set to name his British & Irish Lions captain and squad for the summer tour to Australia in front of a live audience of 2,000 supporters in London on May 8, the tourists have announced.

The Lions will play the Wallabies in three Test matches Down Under with Irish skipper Caelan Doris among the favourites for the prestigious role of leading the best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales on tour.