Former England captain Owen Paarel is in line for a notable call-up for Australia’s British and Irish Lions tour.
Coach Andy Paarel is ready to turn his son back as a replacement for Elliot Daily, who is refused to injury on the Queensland Reds on Wednesday.
33 -year -old Owen Paarel, recently returned to Surkens after a difficult season in Paris with Racing 92.
He won 112 caps for his country before taking a break from England duty after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
There is no doubt on the credibility of Lion, Fareel, a Test on 2013, 2017 and 2021 tours.
But his call-up is controversial.
Paarel has not played international rugby in almost two years and has not played at all in about nine weeks after suffering a consent suffering for racing against Lyon on 4 May, which is his last game for the top 14 side.
A host of other contenders – such as Wales Blair Murray or Tom Jordan of Scotland – are preparing and preparing for competitive rugby with their national aspects.
However, when naming his Lions Squad on 8 May, Andy Fareel confirmed that Owen was in controversy despite the lack of international rugby.
Andy Fareel said, “Owen was clearly in conversation, such as an experienced player, looking for his fourth tour and with his leadership qualities,” said Andy Fareel.
“But it reached a point, such as with some other people, where he is still trying to find his way for fitness.
“There are 38 pickers that leave some slots open under the track for us, if and when needed. Owen and some other people will be in that type of bracket.”
More to follow.
