Owen Farrell is anticipated to be excluded from the British & Irish Lions squad set to face the Wallabies. Despite his impactful 30-minute stint last week, Marcus Smith is expected to take his place, primarily covering fly-half and fullback. Due to injuries to Blair Kinghorn and Mack Hansen, Smith's versatility and ability to kick goals have positioned him as the likely selection. Meanwhile, Tom Curry will likely feature strongly in the back-row despite mixed performances during the tour. Finn Russell is slated to start at fly-half for the match against Australia.
Marcus Smith is poised to benefit from Owen Farrell's likely omission from the British & Irish Lions squad for the Test against the Wallabies, with him covering both fly-half and fullback positions.
Despite impressing in his recent performance, Owen Farrell is expected to miss out on his seventh Lions cap, as Andy Farrell seems ready to prioritize Marcus Smith.
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