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Warren Gatland and Owen Farrell land Lions roles alongside Welsh legends
Warren Gatland and Owen Farrell land Lions roles alongside Welsh legends
The TV line-up for the Lions' first game against Argentina has been announced
Owen Farrell will be in attendance at the Lions match in Dublin
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Sky Sports have named a star-studded punditry line-up for the British & Irish Lions' clash with Argentina a week tomorrow.
The famous touring side get their campaign under way against the Pumas in Dublin next Friday in a warm-up clash in preparation for their three-Test tour to Australia this summer.
And broadcasters Sky, who have the rights for the series Down Under, have now announced their team for the Dublin date as well as for the full schedule, with Owen Farrell set to be among the pundits, which also includes Warren Gatland, Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar.
Ronan O'Gara, Will Greenwood, Kyle Sinckler, John Barclay, Conor Murray, Nolli Waterman, Anthony Watson and Sir Ian McGeechan will also be in attendance to provide their insights.
Miles Harrison will supply the commentary. Sign up to Inside Welsh rugby on Substack to get exclusive news stories and insight from behind the scenes in Welsh rugby.
Gatland has a new job after leaving his role as Wales head coach in February
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Warburton will be in the studio, conducting Monday Night Football-style analysis of the game.
Biggar said: "A Lions tour is the pinnacle of any player's career, so to now be part of it with Sky Sports is incredibly exciting.
"Being on the ground, feeling the atmosphere, and sharing that passion with fans, combined with Sky's top-tier analysis, lets us bring the game to life in a way that's insightful, but still accessible for everyone watching at home."
Jonathan Licht, managing director at Sky Sports, added: "The British & Irish Lions is one of the marquee events of the sporting calendar, and for this tour we're raising the bar with an exceptional on-screen team.
"From legendary Lions to recently retired greats, we've assembled a line-up of world-class talent who will bring fans closer to the action, sharing unique insights, expert analysis, and unforgettable moments.
"We can't wait for the action to begin."
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Farrell missed out of selection in his father's touring squad after enduring an injury-hit first season in France with Racing 92.
He now looks set to re-join former club Saracens.
