Tadhg Beirne to captain Lions again as Owen Farrell named among replacements

Blair Kinghorn will not feature, with Andy Farrell revealing the Scotland full-back had gone for a scan on the knee he injured in the first half against the Brumbies. 

British and Irish Lions’ Tadhg Beirne looks on during a team run at the AIS Athletics Track in Canberra, Australia. Pic: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.

Tadhg Beirne will captain the British & Irish Lions for the second time in Australia when the tourists play their final tour match on Saturday before the first Test against the Wallabies seven days later.

The Lions are set to play a strong AUSNZ Invitational side at the Adelaide Oval with head coach Andy Farrell having fielded what looked to be his strongest side in Wednesday’s 36-24 victory over the Brumbies in Canberra.