British & Irish Lions players welcomed the imminent arrival of Owen Farrell on Friday as they prepared for their third tour game against the New South Wales Waratahs at Sydney Football Stadium this weekend.

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell says he understands the criticism of his decision to call-up son Owen, but insists the veteran is the right choice to replace the injured Elliot Daly.

As Owen Farrell and Elliot Daly passed each other in the skies; Farrell inbound to Sydney to rekindle his international career after Daly’s tour had been cruelly brought to an end, it was easy to overlook the importance of the British and Irish Lions next fixture,