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Ruthless Andy Farrell is right to shun sentiment and stick with his A-Team as Lions chase rare whitewash, writes CHRIS FOY

Ruthless Andy Farrell is right to shun sentiment and stick with his A-Team as Lions chase rare whitewash, writes CHRIS FOY

CHRIS FOY IN SYDNEY: Farrell could have rotated his squad, to ensure various worthy candidates could earn the reward for all their selfless commitment this campaign. He did not.

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