One ventures this is partly why Farrell has installed Bundee Aki from the start, while moving Ellis Genge to the bench and having the safety net of his son Owen’s vast experience to draw on in a call that looks like it will give the Lions better oomph off the bench.

The British and Irish Lions have the chance to secure a series victory over Australia on Saturday in Melbourne. However, the Wallabies look much stronger on paper with Will Skelton, Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson all back fit.

Maro Itoje has warned the British and Irish Lions not to take the Wallabies lightly as they bid to “do something special” in the second Test in Melbourne. The Lions are hoping to seal the series at the MCG on Saturday after beating Australia rugby in Brisbane last weekend to take a 1-0 lead after an excellent first-half performance.

Former Lions winger Tommy Seymour sits down for our interview about the upcoming touring side’s test series against Australia, an interview I have been looking forward to for quite some time, given the Scot’s finishing prowess in a glittering career.

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The British & Irish Lions utilised Martin Johnson's expertise ahead of their second Test match against Australia.

Garry Ringrose had been selected in the starting XV for the British and Irish Lions test against Australia withdrew due to the effects.

Jon Newcombe previews the second Test of the Lions tour of Australia, with four recommended bets in his staking plan.

The walkway to the Melbourne Cricket Ground is strewn with reminders of sporting giants. Shane Warne, Dennis Lillee and Bill Ponsford all have statues on the concourse and the Lions will run out of a tunnel opposite a stand, named after the legendary Aussie leggie, which holds 45,000 fans alone.