Owen Farrell's curveball call-up by the British and Irish Lions has been welcomed by his new teammates as the former England captain was praised for his high standards and leadership qualities.

By Nick Mulvenney SYDNEY (Reuters) -British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said his decision to bring his son Owen to Australia as an injury replacement for Elliot Daly was made as much for his experience of three previous tours as for his playing ability.

David Campese, the legendary Australia wing, has described Owen Farrell’s call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad as “a weak pick by daddy” in a savage tirade against head coach Andy Farrell.