Curry and Tuipulotu set to start for Lions in series opener
Published: 7/16/2025

England's Tom Curry is expected to start in the back row for the British and Irish Lions in the first Test against Australia, as Wales' Jac Morgan misses out. Sione Tuipulotu is set to start at inside centre in an all-Scottish midfield, alongside Finn Russell and Huw Jones. Tadhg Beirne and Ollie Chessum are in the running to complete the back row with Curry and Jack Conan, while Owen Farrell may miss out on the matchday squad, potentially giving way for Marcus Smith.