The British and Irish Lions squad announcement LIVE: Full team revealed as Andy Farrell makes decision for Australia with Maro Itoje set to be named captain
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George Martin to miss out
One player we know who will not be heading to Australia this summer is Itoje's fellow England lock George Martin.
Martin has been ruled out through injury, and Farrell has several other fitness concerns to contend with as well.
England lock George Martin out of British & Irish Lions tour
England lock George Martin has been ruled out of the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia as head coach Andy Farrell continues to deal with a series of fitness headaches.
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Maro Itoje to be named captain?
We are expecting England skipper Maro Itoje to be unveiled as Lions captain this afternoon.
But who will be joining him as the Lions head Down Under?
Itoje is shoo-in for captain but selection day will be full of drama
CHRIS FOY: England captain Maro Itoje's coronation on Thursday as the Lion king is now regarded as a formality, but there will be drama and tension, shocks and raw emotion.
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Welcome to our coverage of today's Lions squad announcement.
Which players will Andy Farrell pick to head to Australia this summer as the Lions aim for their first series win in 12 years?
We will find out very soon...
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