Owen Farrell injury leaves Lions with leadership crisis

Fly half is withdrawn from squad and may not be fit for first Test against the Maori All Blacks

Owen Farrell British and Irish Lions
Owen Farrell in action for the Lions
(Image credit: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Owen Farrell could be ruled out of the British and Irish Lions' first Test against New Zealand after he was withdrawn from the squad due to face New Zealand Maori on Saturday following a thigh strain.

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