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Russell was integral to Bath's success at Twickenham last weekend ...

The Harlequins playmaker will wear the number 15 jersey in the Lions' pre-tour clash with Argentina.

Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith.

Maro Itoje captains the touring side for the first time and is joined in the starting XV by Marcus Smith.

The Ireland prop has been battling a calf injury ahead of the tour ...

The 50-year-old is only the second Englishman to hold the role in the last 75 years.

British and Irish Lions' summer fixtures and kick-off times

Captain Maro Itoje and head coach Andy Farrell are out to mastermind a series win for the British and Irish Lions.

Farrell has cut short his spell at Racing 92 to make his Premiership return.

Ford is in England camp ahead of their game against a France XV this weekend and the tour of Argentina and USA this summer ...