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.

British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell called another Scottish reinforcement into his squad in the shape of lock Gregor Brown on Sunday after Joe McCarthy had to be replaced during the first test victory over Australia.

Another Scottish player, lock Gregor Brown, has been called up by the British and Irish Lions ahead of Tuesday’s match against the First Nations & Pasifika XV.

Although ifs and buts are futile in the unforgiving world of Test rugby union, Australia must cling to the hope of rebounding next weekend at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to force a decider.

Follow live text commentary & score updates as the British and Irish Lions take on Australia in the first test at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

The Lions will also have the benefit of 2025 first-round pick Tyleik Williams having the ability to play the nose tackle position in certain packages as well. However, he could be better suited to play a three-technique with Onwuzurike out. Martin is facing a pivotal training camp, while Smith has proven to be reliable when called upon in a pinch.

The Detroit Lions will begin trading camp on Sunday and we’re going to take one final 53-man prediction ahead of training camp. IN: Jared Goff, Kyle AllenOUT: Hendon Hooker We'll see what happens during training camp,

The Detroit Lions are set to begin training camp as they prepare for their first preseason game, when they'll face the Los Angeles Chargers in Canton, Ohio, later this month for the Hall of Fame Game.