Scotland second row Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions ' tour of Australia amid concerns over the fitness of Joe McCarthy. Brown joins Andy Farrell 's squad in Melbourne on Sunday to provide cover for Tuesday's final midweek match against a First Nations and Pasifika XV, which is sandwiched by the first and second Tests.

Andy Farrell has named his son, Owen Farrell, to lead the British & Irish Lions against a First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne, following Owen's call-up as an injury replacement. This fixture is a crucial opportunity for players to vie for spots in the final two tests of the tour.

Here are your rugby headlines for Monday, July 21. The door is still ajar for Jac Morgan to force his way into the British and Irish Lions Test team as Andy Farrell promised his mind is open when it comes to selection for this Saturday's second Test in Melbourne.

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell said Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne had fully justified their selection after playing key roles as the tourists dominated Australia physically early in their first test victory on Saturday.

As the Lions outclass the Wallabies in the first Test, Ronan OGara warns heavier defeat could be inflicted if improvements are made; watch Australia vs The Lions in the second Test next Saturday from 9.

THE British and Irish Lions begin their three test series against the Wallabies in Brisbane. Andy Farrell’s side are unbeaten since they touched down in Australia, most recently beating AUNZ

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.

Andy Farrell, coach of the British and Irish Lions, is preparing his team for a strong response from Australia after their 27-19 victory put them on the cusp of a series win.

Tom Curry was excellent in the Lions' first Test victory over Australia despite criticism over his selection in the starting XV.