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Picking the 2025 Lions: Bolters, Captains & Not Many Welshmen

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Episode notes

In this special episode of the podcast, co-hosts Ged, Christian and Oli dive deep into their selections for the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia. With Six Nations form fresh in the mind, they debate the biggest selection headaches .

Is there still room for Owen Farrell in red?

Could Henry Pollock be the ultimate bolter?

Who will Andy Farrell pick as captain?

We also break down position-by-position battles, question how many Welshmen truly deserve a seat on the plane, and reveal their final 36-man squads. Expect hot takes, a few surprises, and plenty of Lions nostalgia.

Whether you're a seasoned rugby obsessive or new to the Lions journey, this episode sets the tone for what promises to be a seismic 2025 tour.

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