‘Cried like a baby didn't ya?' – Watch Andy Farrell embarrass Ireland star over reaction to Lions call-up
The Connacht prop
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Bealham might not thank the Irish rugby social team either
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He was the butt of the joke as his Lions teammates laughed at his expense
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Bealham is an Australian native like fellow tourist Mack Hansen
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Farrell went on sabbatical from his role with Ireland in November
Now, in an access all areas clip, fans have got to see Farrell congratulate Bealham in front of the whole squad - while simultaneously teasing him for getting so emotional.
In it the Wigan native says: "A huge congratulations to Finlay on being added to the squad full-time."
He then somewhat unnecessarily adds: "Honestly, he's cried like a baby too (upon hearing)."
The Ireland head coach then prods the 33-year-old by putting it to him: "Didn't ya?!"
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After a pause Bealham sheepishly replies "...yeah" which prompts laughter all around the room.
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The prop has not played since
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He is joined in the replacements by Rónan Kelleher, the only other Leinster player involved because they were involved in
There are still three Irish players in the starting XV with 2021 tourists Bundee Aki of Connacht and Munster's Tadhg Beirne included, along with Bealham.
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Aki and Bealham's provincial teammate
Farrell has not included any Bath representatives with the side involved in the Premiership final against Leicester Tigers on Saturday.
Lions captain
'Maro has led the group well during our time in Portugal and then Dublin this week. This is also our first opportunity to show what the 2025 Lions are about and what we want to stand for as a team.
'We know that Argentina will challenge us up front and out wide - so Friday night will be a tough contest, but also a great occasion for all the fans.'
After their first outing on Irish soil, the Lions will travel to Australia ahead of the three-Test series against the Wallabies.
Lions: M Smith (England), Freeman (England), Tuipulotu (Scotland), Aki (Ireland), van der Merwe (Scotland), F Smith (England), Mitchell (England), Genge (England), Cowan-Dickie (England), Bealham (Ireland), Itoje (England), Beirne (Ireland), Curry (England), Morgan (Wales), Earl (England).
Replacements: Kelleher (Ireland), Schoeman (Scotland), Furlong (Ireland), Cummings (Scotland), Pollock (England), Williams (Wales), Daly (England), Hansen (Ireland).
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