The British and Irish Lions expect to have a fully fit squad in the next week or so following a positive update on scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park, coach Andy Farrell said after naming his side for Friday's warm-up against Argentina.

Itoje leads a starting XV that features Marcus Smith at full-back and will be directed by England half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith. Tadhg Furlong will be given the opportunity to prove his fitness after struggling with a calf injury that ruled him out of Leinster's United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls.

The British and Irish Lions have not toured Australia for more than a decade. The Lions have a rich history and there is a prestige behind being chosen as one of the best players from England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland. The team tours every four years and last came to Australia in 2013.