England’s Tom Curry is poised to take the field as the starting open-side flanker for the British and Irish Lions in their upcoming series opener. This highly competitive positional battle saw Curry emerge as the preferred choice over Wales’ Jac Morgan for the coveted spot. Additionally, the Lions’ midfield will reportedly feature Scotland’s Sione Tuipulotu, forming part of an all-Scottish pairing for the pivotal first match of the series.