Tom Clarkson to join Lions squad as front row cover

The British & Irish Lions travelled from Adelaide to Brisbane today, Sunday 13th July, ahead of the first Test of the 2025 Qatar Airways Lions Series which takes place at Suncorp Stadium this coming Saturday.

The Lions have just completed an unbeaten sequence of five matches in 14 days travelling between Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide, recording victories over Western Force (7-54), Queensland Reds (12-52), NSW Waraths (10-21), ACT Brumbies (24-36) and an AUNZ Invitational XV (0-48).

Ireland and Leinster utility back, Jamie Osborne linked up with the squad today in Brisbane.

England and Saracens hooker, Jamie George is in transit and will join the squad in the coming days.

Ireland and Leinster tighthead prop Tom Clarkson will also join the squad to provide additional front row cover.

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