John Dalziel: 'It's the right time to do it with the right players. We're not giving away opportunities lightly'

The latest additions are loosehead prop and 2021 Lion Rory Sutherland, hooker Ewan Ashman and wing Darcy Graham, who were on Scotland’s tour of New Zealand, where Gregor Townsend’s squad are preparing to play Samoa.

RIGHT TIME: The British & Irish Lions have defended their decision to call up new players for their final midweek fixture of the Australian tour to protect their Test players, with assistant coach John Dalziel insisting the tourists’ famous jersey has not been devalued. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

The British & Irish Lions have defended their decision to call up new players for their final midweek fixture of the Australian tour to protect their Test players, with assistant coach John Dalziel insisting the tourists’ famous jersey has not been devalued.

Lions head coach Andy Farrell on Monday called up a trio of Scotland players ahead of next week’s midweek clash with a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne.