British & Irish Lions have announced the inclusion of Jack van Poortvliet to their squad ahead of their highly anticipated match against Argentina this Friday in Dublin. The 24-year-old scrum-half from Leicester has been called up to provide additional cover as the team prepares for their warm-up game.

Van Poortvliet, who has earned 15 caps for England since his Test debut in 2022, was previously on club duty during the Gallagher Premiership final and part of England's squad for their match against a France XV last Sunday. His inclusion comes just a day after the Lions confirmed they had a fully fit squad for the upcoming game.

The current squad already boasts three scrum-halves: Jamison Gibson-Park, Alex Mitchell, and Tomos Williams. Van Poortvliet's addition is seen as a strategic move to ensure depth and flexibility in the position.

This match serves as a crucial warm-up for the Lions as they gear up for their Australia tour. Fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of the team under the leadership of Maro Itoje, who was recently named captain.

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