Farrell injured as Lyon beat Racing to set up Bath final

Semi-final of the Challenge Cup

Lyon: (10) 29

Rattez, Saginadze Cons: Berdeu 2 Pens: Berdeu 5

Racing 92: (8) 15

Owen Farrell’s final audition for British and Irish Lions selection ended early as England’s record point-scorer suffered a head injury in Racing 92’s 29-15 Semi-final of the Challenge Cup loss to Lyon.

Farrell is in contention for a call-up from his father and Lions head coach Andy Farrell, who will make the tour-debut on Thursday. However, the 33-year-old was substituted in the 19th minute for the latest setback in a season of injuries.

When Farrell went off injured for Racing at inside center for the first time, the semi-final was scoreless.

The former Saracens player is up for Lions selection along with fly-halves George Ford, Fin Smith, Sam Prendergast, and Finn Russell, who is currently playing in his 17th game for Racing this year.

Before Racing responded with a try from Diego Escobar, Farrell injured himself and Leo Berdeu gave Lyon the lead.

After half-time, Lyon responded with Beka Saginadze’s second try following another penalty from Berdeu, but Racing quickly responded with a try through Kleo Labarbe, as in the first half.