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British and Irish Lions vs Argentina: Why battle for Test places starts now

The British and Irish Lions's clash with Argentina in Dublin on Friday may not be classed as an official Test, but that won't matter to Andy Farrell and his side.

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British and Irish Lions vs. Argentina: Kick-off time, how to watch on TV

The British and Irish Lions kick off their 2025 summer tour with an exhibition against Argentina in Dublin on Friday before they travel Down Under.

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British and Irish Lions rugby tour of Australia: What to know

The British & Irish Lions head Down Under this summer before taking on the Wallabies in a three-Test series. Here's everything you need to know.

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British & Irish Lions: Henry Pollock's incredible rise to Lions bolter

Henry Pollock's name garnered the the loudest cheer when he was named in the British & Irish Lions squad on Thursday. So who is the 20-year-old back-row descired as a "pest" by Maro Itoje.

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British & Irish Lions: ESPN's Tom Hamilton's deep dive into Andy Farrell's squad

ESPN rugby writer Tom Hamilton analyses Andy Farrell's British & Irish Lions squad.

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British & Irish Lions watch: ESPN writers select their starting XVs for Australia tour

The British and Irish Lions squad will be announced on Thursday, but who should make the starting XV? ESPN's Tom Hamilton and James Regan weigh in.

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