Owen Farrell is in consideration for a call-up to the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia as a replacement for Elliot Daly due to injury. Although he is a Test Lion with previous successful tours, his absence from international rugby for nearly two years and from club rugby for almost nine weeks complicates his selection. Other candidates have prepared actively with their national teams, but Andy Farrell has indicated that Owen's leadership and experience keep him in the mix for a potential slot in the squad.
Owen Farrell is being considered for a call-up to the British and Irish Lions tour after Elliot Daly was ruled out with an injury.
Farrell has not played international rugby in nearly two years and has been sidelined for nine weeks due to a concussion suffered in May.
Andy Farrell mentioned that despite Owen's absence from the game, he still remains in consideration for selection due to his experience and leadership.
Contenders like Blair Murray and Tom Jordan have been actively training, posing as alternatives to Farrell for the Lions squad.
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