Joe McCarthy is doubtful for the Lions’ second Test against the Wallabies due to plantar fasciitis, leading Andy Farrell to call up Gregor Brown from Scotland, increasing the squad size to 45. McCarthy was substituted after 43 minutes during the previous match. Farrell aims to rest frontline players for an upcoming match against the First Nations & Pasifika XV. Farrell commended the forward pack's dominance in the opening match, which played a critical role in their victory. Joe Schmidt is optimistic about Rob Valentini returning from injury.
Joe McCarthy is a doubt for the second Test against the Wallabies due to plantar fasciitis. Andy Farrell has called up Scotland's Gregor Brown, expanding the squad to 45 players.
Farrell noted the impact of the forward pack during the first Test, emphasizing their dominant start that 'sucked the life out of the Wallabies' early in the game.
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