Marcus Smith will line up at full-back when the British & Irish Lions take on Argentina at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Friday evening.
The England international maintains his position in the back-field following his switch from fly-half during the Six Nations.
Head coach Andy Farrell has selected nine English players in his starting XV for the pre-tour match.
Northampton's Fin Smith takes the number 10 jersey, with club colleagues Tommy Freeman and Alex Mitchell starting on the wing and at scrum-half respectively.
Marcus Smith will line up at full-back when the British & Irish Lions take on Argentina at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Friday evening
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The pack features a strong English contingent including Ellis Genge, Luke Cowan-Dickie, captain Maro Itoje, Tom Curry and Ben Earl.
Henry Pollock, 20, has secured a place on the Lions bench despite having played merely 32 minutes of Test rugby for England.
The back-row forward has yet to start for his country but his exceptional displays for Northampton have propelled him into Lions contention.
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Maro Itoje is also set to start for the British & Irish Lions against Argentina
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Pollock is amongst 14 players set to make their Lions debut in the Argentina fixture. His selection represents an extraordinary trajectory for the young player, who has emerged as one of English rugby's most exciting prospects this season.
The youngster's rapid progression from club rugby to potential Lions debutant underscores the impact he has made at Northampton, catching Farrell's attention during the selection process.
Maro Itoje will lead the Lions out for the first time in his career, marking a significant milestone for the England lock.
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The Saracens player has captained the side throughout their preparations in Portugal and Dublin.
Farrell praised his captain, saying: "Congratulations to Maro ahead of leading out the Lions for the first time. It is a truly special moment and one that very few players ever get to experience."
The head coach added: "Maro has led the group well during our time in Portugal and then Dublin this week. This is also our first opportunity to show what the 2025 Lions are about and what we want to stand for as a team."
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Farrell's matchday squad includes Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong amongst the replacements, marking a significant return after persistent calf problems.
The veteran forward has started the previous six Lions Tests across two tours but arrives following an injury-disrupted season.
Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe completes the back three alongside Marcus Smith and Freeman. The midfield features a formidable partnership between Ireland's Bundee Aki and Scotland's Sione Tuipulotu.
Andy Farrell will be aiming to guide the British & Irish Lions to victory over Argentina on Friday
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The forward pack sees Ireland's Finlay Bealham at tighthead prop after his late call-up to replace the injured Zander Fagerson. Tadhg Beirne partners Itoje in the second row, whilst Wales flanker Jac Morgan joins Curry and Earl in the back row.
Pierre Schoeman, Scott Cummings, Tomos Williams, Elliot Daly and Mack Hansen complete the bench.
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