Owen Farrell touched down in Sydney and is expected to light the blue touch paper on the Lions tour Down Under. The ex-England captain, a replacement for injured Elliot Daly, is renowned for his will to win and his refusal to accept second best and has been tipped to shake things up in Australia.

As Owen Farrell and Elliot Daly passed each other in the skies; Farrell inbound to Sydney to rekindle his international career after Daly’s tour had been cruelly brought to an end, it was easy to overlook the importance of the British and Irish Lions next fixture,

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says he understands the criticism of his decision to call-up son Owen, but insists the veteran is the right choice to replace the injured Elliot Daly.