The British & Irish Lions have successfully pushed for more Australian players to be released for their tour matches, with Wallabies squad members Matt Faessler and Hunter Paisami set to play for Queensland Reds.
The Lions have touched down in Perth ahead of their first tour match against Western Force but following Argentina defeat, there is a collective desire to improve Down Under.
Scotland's Zander Fagerson has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia with a calf injury and replaced by Ireland's Finlay Bealham.
For 26 of Farrell’s 38-man squad, heading to Australia will be their first experience of the Lions but the freshness and options should create a buzz down under.
England lock Maro Itoje is widely expected to be confirmed as the captain of the British & Irish Lions for the highly anticipated 2025 tour of Australia.