Lions 2025 Squad: Farrell’s 38 Players for Australia Tour
Discover the latest updates on the Lions 2025 squad! Ireland’s Finlay Bealham steps in to replace zander Fagerson due to injury, a key change before the team heads to Australia. Coach Andy Farrell has finalized the 38-player squad,readying them for a challenging series of matches,beginning with Argentina in Dublin on June 20. Maro Itoje leads as captain. This update, brought to you by News Directory 3, details the shifts in the team roster and the unfolding preparations for what promises to be an exciting tour. Learn about the new faces and the strategies shaping the Lions’ journey. Discover what’s next for the squad as the tour looms!
Bealham Called Up to British & Irish Lions Squad 2025
Updated June 10, 2025
Ireland prop Finlay bealham has been named to the British & Irish Lions squad 2025, replacing Scotland’s Zander Fagerson, who withdrew due to a calf injury. The announcement marks a change to the squad before their tour to Australia.
Andy Farrell, head coach, selected Bealham for the 38-player squad. The British & Irish Lions fixture list begins with a match against Argentina in Dublin on June 20.
Farrell acknowledged the unfortunate circumstance for Fagerson. He also noted Bealham’s opportunity to contribute to the team. “It’s tough on Zander to miss out so close to the tour, but now Finlay gets an opportunity to come in and add to the group,” Farrell said.”This is unfortunately part and parcel of the game, so we always have to be prepared for that.”
Jamie George and Asher Opoku-fordjour where also called up for the pre-tour training camp in Portugal, due to unavailability of players from Bath, Leicester and Leinster.
The initial British & Irish Lions squad unveiling occurred May 8 in London. It featured 13 players from England, 15 from Ireland, eight from Scotland, and two from Wales. The squad consists of 21 forwards and 17 backs. Maro Itoje will be the British & Irish Lions captain.
Following the match against Argentina, the British & Irish Lions squad will travel to Australia. Their tour begins against the Western Force in Perth on June 28.
Farrell was appointed head coach in January 2024. In January 2025, David Nucifora joined as General Manager, Performance. Aled Walters will serve as Head of Athletic Performance, and Vinny Hammond as Head of Analysis.
After the Six Nations 2025, Farrell added assistant coaches Richard Wigglesworth, Simon Easterby, John Fogarty, Andrew Goodman, and John Dalziel. Johnny Sexton, a Lions player in 2013 and 2017, was later added to the coaching roster.
What’s next
The British and Irish Lions squad 2025 will continue preparations for their upcoming tour to Australia, with further team announcements expected as the tour approaches.