Andy Farrell opts for Smith’s versatility over son OwenTom Curry to start in back row with Beirne and ConanMarcus Smith has been named on the bench for the British & Irish Lions’ first Test against Australia, while Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu have been selected to start in Brisbane on Saturday.Smith has defied the odds to claim a place in the matchday 23, benefiting from injuries to Blair Kinghorn and Mack Hansen and being preferred to Owen Farrell among the replacements. Continue reading...