It does actually say in the book (I cant remember where, it could be the appendicies) that Denethor wanted Faramir to go, because he was concerned Boromir may be lost (a bit of foresight there...) but Boromir insisted on going, despite only having the dream about the poem once, whereas Faramir had it several times...
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