Owen Farrell will join the British and Irish Lions squad in Australia replacing the injured Elliot Daly, coach Andy Farrell confirmed on Thursday.

British & Irish Lions back Elliot Daly has been ruled out of the rest of the tour of Australia by a broken forearm and will be replaced in the squad by playmaker Owen Farrell, the son of head coach Andy.

Farrell has been called up to the squad in Australia by father Andy in a shock decision with utility back Daly’s tour over