Scotland second row Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions ' tour of Australia amid concerns over the fitness of Joe McCarthy. Brown joins Andy Farrell 's squad in Melbourne on Sunday to provide cover for Tuesday's final midweek match against a First Nations and Pasifika XV, which is sandwiched by the first and second Tests.

THE British and Irish Lions begin their three-test series against the Wallabies in Brisbane – and Andy Farrell’s side are in cruise control. Farrell’s side are unbeaten since

ANDY FARRELL wants his stars to put on a show for the Red Army with a rousing First Test win in Brisbane today. Lions boss Farrell said: “We want to see a performance that does everyone proud.