Farrell challenges players to put best foot forward ahead of opening test

Andy Farrell has named his matchday 23 to face the Brumbies with many fans and journalists saying this is a majority of the players that will be involved in the first test match of the series

🗣️ "There's always going to be speculation"

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell refuses to confirm whether the starting line-up he has named to face the Brumbies will be the same he will select for the first test against Australia 🏉pic.twitter.com/UA7BoWB5aJ

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