Former England captain Owen Farrell will return to international rugby in 2025
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Owen Farrell might be getting comfortable in Paris, but his international rugby dream is far from over.
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The 33-year-old fly-half, who swapped Saracens for Racing 92 after last season, has hinted that he's still got the British & IrishLions on his mind – but he's playing it cool for now.
Speaking to Mail Online, Farrell said, “It's possible, but I'm not sure… The Lions are a huge deal for any British or Irish player, but it's all too far away.”
For now, Farrell's focus is on his new life in France, where he's trying to make his mark in the Top 14 with Racing. “I'm busy trying to settle in here and do my best for Racing. I have other goals, in the short and medium term,” he added.
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Sixteen England players expected to feature in Andy Farrell's 2025 British & Irish Lions squad
According to the latest odds, bookmakers have highlighted a compelling selection for the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour, combining established talent with rising stars.
Scrum-half selections are led by Jamison Gibson-Park (Ireland), with Alex Mitchell and Ben White battling for spots. In the pack, stalwarts like Maro Itoje (1/33) and Tadhg Furlong (1/8) headline, as rising players such as Ben Earl (1/5) and Caelan Doris (1/5) look set to play key roles. The odds reveal a blend of experience and fresh talent for the upcoming tour.
2025 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS SQUAD (36), according to the odds
BACK-THREE (6)
- Duhan van der Merwe (Scotland) – 1/16
- James Lowe (Ireland) – 1/8
- Hugo Keenan (Ireland) – 1/5
- Immanuel Feyi-Waboso (England) – 4/9
- Tommy Freeman (England) – 8/11
- George Furbank (England) – 2/1
CENTRE (4)
- Bundee Aki (Ireland) – 1/5
- Ollie Lawrence (England) – 1/4
- Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland) – 2/7
- Robbie Henshaw (Ireland) – 8/11
FLY-HALVES (3)
- Owen Farrell (England) – 1/10
- Marcus Smith (England) – 8/15
- Finn Russell (Scotland) – 8/11
SCRUM-HALVES (3)
PROP (3)
- Tadhg Furlong (Ireland) – 1/8
- Andrew Porter (Ireland) – 1/7
- Zander Fagerson (Scotland) – 4/11
- Ellis Genge (England) – 4/6
- Joe Marler (England) – 5/6
- Pierre Schoeman (Scotland) – 5/4
HOOKER (3)
- Dan Sheehan (Ireland) – 1/10
- Jamie George (England) – 8/15
- Dewi Lake (Wales) – 6/5
LOCK (5)
- Maro Itoje (England) – 1/33
- Tadhg Beirne (Ireland) – 1/10
- Joe McCarthy (Ireland) – 4/6
- Ollie Chessum (England) – 8/11
- George Martin (England) – 11/10
BACK-ROW (6)
- Caelan Doris (Ireland) – 1/5
- Ben Earl (England) – 1/5
- Josh van der Flier (Ireland) – 1/3
- Courtney Lawes (England) – 8/15
- Tommy Reffell (Wales) – 4/6
- Tom Curry (England) – 6/4
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