Lion's stalwart Furlong 'fit and ready to go' ahead of Argentina Test

Tadhg Beirne described his Ireland packmate as a big game player and leader within the squad.

Tadhg Furlong and Ellis Genge. Pic: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

The importance to the British & Irish Lions of Tadhg Furlong’s return to full fitness has been underlined by both Andy Farrell and Tadhg Beirne, with the tighthead prop veteran named on the bench to face Argentina on Friday at Aviva Stadium.

Following a season blighted with calf issues which has reduced the 32-year-old’s 2024-25 campaign to just seven appearances for Leinster and a mere 33 minutes of Test rugby with Ireland, Furlong will get the opportunity in Dublin to prove his worth to the Lions ahead of the tour to Australia having not played since May 3.