Injury Updates and Team Preparations

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell is optimistic about the team's condition as they prepare to face Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Despite some injury concerns, Farrell believes the squad is in 'good shape' and ready for the challenge.

Key Player Updates

• Jamison Gibson-Park: The scrum-half, who missed Leinster's United Rugby Championship (URC) final, is expected to recover in time for the Test series against Australia. Farrell described the scan results as 'pretty positive'.
• Tadhg Furlong: The tight-head prop, who has been plagued by injuries this season, is fit and ready to play. Furlong will make his first appearance since early May.
• Huw Jones: The Scotland and Glasgow centre has trained fully and is eager to contribute.

Team Dynamics and Strategy

Farrell highlighted the benefits of a smaller training panel in Portugal, allowing players to build chemistry and get ahead in their preparations. He emphasized the importance of mutual respect among players, stating, 'Ultimately what happens on these tours, you can talk about anything you want to but, these guys, all they're trying to do is gain respect off one another.'

Upcoming Matches

After the Argentina game, the Lions will head to Perth to face Western Force on June 28, followed by the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on July 19.

Match Details

• Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
• Date: Friday, June 20
• Kick-off: 20:00 BST
• Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app, and updates on BBC Radio 5 Live

Related Topics

• Scottish Rugby
• Welsh Rugby
• British & Irish Lions
• Irish Rugby
• Rugby Union