Owen Farrell's call-up to the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia could be a "masterstroke", says former England scrum-half Danny Care.

Wales and Japan will be given water breaks and an extended half-time period to help combat the heat and humidity in Kitakyushu on Saturday.

George Ford is back in the England 10 shirt for the first time in more than 15 months but the only numbers he cares about are on the scoreboard.

Prop Pierre Schoeman talks about his fellow Lions looseheads and the close bond that has formed between them over cups of tea.

Owen Farrell's arrival on tour will lift the whole the British and Irish Lions squad, says flanker Tadhg Beirne.

Ireland captain Craig Casey says the squad are aiming to make Saturday's Test against Georgia a special occasion for those players who are preparing for their international debuts.

BBC Sport takes a look at all the key information as the British and Irish Lions prepare to face NSW Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday.

Danny, Chris and Tom react to Owen Farrell’s surprise Lions call-up.

World Rugby rules allow ex-Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo to play for Tonga.

United States prop Hope Rogers says they "have the ability to be a top team in the world" as they prepare for next month's World Cup opener against England.

As Ireland prepare to face Georgia in the first of their two summer Tests, BBC Sport NI looks at some of the major talking points.