Lions call up Farrell to replace injured Daly, Beirne to skipper side in Sydney

The Munster man will lead the side at the Allianz Stadium against the Waratahs this weekend. 

CALL-UP: Owen Farrell is back in the Lions squad. Pic: Steve Haag/PA

Owen Farrell is to join the British and Irish Lions’ tour of Australia after receiving a shock call-up to replace the injured Elliot Daly.

The Lions are reeling from the news that Daly, one of their form players Down Under, will miss the rest of the tour after sustaining a fractured forearm in Wednesday’s 52-12 victory over Queensland Reds.