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Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round three

Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round three

Source: The Independent

Published: Feb, 24 2025 07:59

Who might have caught Andy Farrell’s eye in the middle round of the tournament?. Another captivating round of Six Nations action could prove a pivotal one in the British and Irish Lions selection shake-up as England edged Scotland and Ireland overcame a much-improved Wales.

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