Andy Farrell sends warning to stars hoping to earn Lions Test spot as boss admits players benched for Argentina clash will be 'twitching' with jealousy

The Lions will tackle the Pumas in Dublin on Friday ahead of their departure for the southern hemisphere with Marcus and Fin Smith two of nine Englishmen in the starting XV.

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