Owen Farrell injured ahead of Lions squad announcement as Lyon set up Bath final clash

Owen Farrell of Racing throws a pass cross-field. Picture: Manuel Blondeau/Inpho

Owen Farrell's hopes of being selected for the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia were dealt a blow after he suffered a head injury during Racing 92's 29-15 Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Lyon.

Farrell, selected at inside-centre for the first time this season instead of his usual fly-half position, was forced off after just 19 minutes with the score at 0-0.