The British & Irish Lions squad has expanded with the inclusion of Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman, and Darcy Graham ahead of the First Nations & Pasifika XV match. These players, originally preparing to face Samoa, provide cover as the squad faces multiple injuries. The Lions management previously summoned four replacements, raising the total to 44 players. This move evokes memories of the Geography Six controversy from the 2017 New Zealand tour, where proximity influenced selections. Sutherland and Graham have significant international experience, while Ashman has recently emerged as a strong candidate for the squad.
The British & Irish Lions squad in Australia continues to grow with the addition of three Scotland players—Rory Sutherland, Ewan Ashman, and Darcy Graham—for the First Nations & Pasifika XV fixture.
The Lions management previously called up four injury replacements—Owen Farrell, Ben White, Jamie Osborne, and Jamie George—amidst ongoing adjustments to the squad.
The decision increases the number of Lions players on tour to 44 and raises memories of the Geography Six controversy from the 2017 tour in New Zealand.
Sutherland, Graham, and Ashman bring significant experience, with Sutherland having played six matches in South Africa four years ago, and Graham scoring numerous tries for Scotland.
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