# Picking the 2025 Lions: Bolters, Captains & Not Many Welshmen

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Podcast: [Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/attacking-scrum-wales-rugby-podcast-for-welsh-rugby-fans-994949)
Published: 2025-05-06T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this special episode of the podcast, co-hosts Ged, Christian and Oli dive deep into their selections for the 2025 British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia. With Six Nations form fresh in the mind, they debate the biggest selection headaches . Is there still room for Owen Farrell in red? Could Henry Pollock be the ultimate bolter? Who will Andy Farrell pick as captain? We also break down position-by-position battles, question how many Welshmen truly deserve a seat on the plane, and reveal their final 36-man squads. Expect hot takes, a few surprises, and plenty of Lions nostalgia. Whether you're a seasoned rugby obsessive or new to the Lions journey, this episode sets the tone for what promises to be a seismic 2025 tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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