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Lions pair Tuipulotu and Aki together to face Pumas

Lions pair Tuipulotu and Aki together to face Pumas

Summary

Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu and Ireland's Bundee Aki will play together for the British and Irish Lions in a match against Argentina. This game is set for Friday night at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Tour captain Maro Itoje will lead the team, and the Lions will leave for their tour in the southern hemisphere after the game.

Key Facts

  • Sione Tuipulotu will play for the Lions for the first time.
  • Bundee Aki will be part of the Lions for the second time.
  • Maro Itoje is the captain of the Lions and will lead the team against Argentina.
  • Tadhg Furlong returns to play after injuries kept him out for much of the season.
  • The match will take place at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
  • The British and Irish Lions will play their first game in Australia on 28 June.
  • Two players from Northampton, Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith, are part of the starting team.
  • The game features live commentary and updates on the BBC Sport website and app.
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