Lions v Queensland Reds – Hugo Keenan ruled out as five Irish start warm-up clash in Brisbane
Farrell has had to make a late change with the news that Leinster and Ireland star Hugo Keenan has been ruled out of the game through illness, making it five Irish players starting the game against opponents who lost in the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals this season.
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Sterner test coming, says Rúaidhrí O'Connor
There is a breathlessness about the schedule and so far the Lions supremo has done a good job keeping us guessing on what his Test team might look like.
Certainly, they'll get a better test against these Reds than they got against a game, but limited Western Force team on Saturday.
Lions v Reds preview: Andy Farrell's Test team is slowly taking shape as the Lions look to avoid leaving Queensland Red-faced
It felt like we were back in Paris, 2023 when Andy Farrell grinned and said 'This is proper touring' on Monday, echoing his World Cup quarter-final line 'This is living' that summed up the promise and excitement of that tournament.
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New arrivals and modes of transport.
Rúaidhrí O'Connor's Lions Tour Diary: Lions on two wheels, Kinghorn's whirlwind ride and All Blacks on the menu for the tourists
E-scooters are the preferred method of travel for the Lions who have been whizzing around Brisbane's Central Business District over the past couple of days.
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Hugo Keenan out, replaced by Elliot Daly - Welcome to live coverage of the Lions vs Queensland Reds in Brisbane
The Lions are in Brisbane and they are ready to face the Queensland Reds, led by former Ulster and Ireland coach Les Kiss, who will take over the Wallabies after the tour.
The Lions will look for a second consecutive victory, but their strong side has a late absentee. Keenan has been ruled out, with Andy Farrell calling on his Elliot Daly for the stricken Leinster ace.
Keenan's absence brings to five the number of Irish starters for the Reds clash, with Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park, Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher and Jack Conan all aiming to put up their hands for a starting spot in the first Test against Australia at the SunCorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Kick-off is 11am. Enjoy and stay tuned for reaction and analysis from Rúaidhrí O'Connor post-match.
Hugo Keenan ruled out of Lions clash with Queensland Reds due to illness
Hugo Keenan has been ruled out of the Lions' warm-up clash with Queensland Reds.
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