Owen Farrell was named Thursday on the bench for the British and Irish Lions side to face a combined Australia-New Zealand team in Adelaide. The Australia-New Zealand side, the first time the powerhouses have joined forces since 1989,

Owen Farrell is named on the bench for the British and Irish Lions' final tour match before the start of the Test series against Australia.

Owen Farrell will make his first appearance of the British and Irish Lions tour off the bench as the tourists’ Test hopefuls face a final audition before the opening clash against the Wallabies. Andy Farrell’s side take on an invitational selection from Australia and New Zealand in Adelaide in their last warm-up fixture before the first Test in Brisbane next Saturday.

Owen Farrell to make British and Irish Lions tour debut against AUNZ Invitational XV - Lions set for stern challenge against strong opposition in Adelaide ahead of first Test showdown with Australia

The British and Irish Lions secured a 36-24 win over the Brumbies on Wednesday, avoiding an upset in Canberra.