Finn Russell Defends 'Southern-Hemisphere' Lions Amid Ancestry Criticism
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Summary
British and Irish Lions players support foreign-born teammates after criticism from Australia coach Joe Schmidt regarding their ancestry. Finn Russell defends the 'southern-hemisphere' Lions, emphasizing the value of players like New-Zealand-born Bundee Aki and Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu in the team.
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Schmidt referred to New-Zealand-born Bundee Aki and Australian-born Sione Tuipulotu as a 'southern hemisphere centre pairing'
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