Graham Simmons and 2005 Lion Shane Horgan sink their teeth into Andy Farrell’s hotly anticipated first British & Irish Lions XV for the 2025 Tour. With Argentina standing in their way in Dublin, the lads dissect the selections, the battle for test spots, and why the Pumas will be flying into this game like players possessed. From Tadhg Furlong’s fitness to the emotional weight of pulling on that red jersey, we explore the immense pressure and unique alchemy of the Lions’ opening act. Don’t miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era officially begins!
“Simmo” worked for 25 years as Sky Sports’ rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs.
GBR’s Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres
00:00:00 🚗 – Strap in with Continental Tyres
00:03:30 🦁 – Farrell’s First Lions XV Unveiled
00:04:30 🩺 – Tadhg Furlong’s Fitness Under Spotlight
00:10:06 🔥 – Argentina Bring “Players Possessed” Mentality
00:13:38 😨 – Lions Loss in Opening Game: A Potential “Disaster”?
00:15:42 🤝 – Aki and Tuipulotu Partnership
00:21:49 ❤️ – What pulling on the Red Lions Jersey Means
00:25:06 ⏱️ – Immense Pressure in Limited Game Time
00:32:03 📣 – Dublin Ready to Roar
GBR’s Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres
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