Farrell calls up 4th Scottish reinforcement to Lions squad
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Here is everything you need to know as the British and Irish Lions face the Wallabies in the first of a three-Test series.
All you need to know as the British and Irish Lions face Australia in the opening Test of their three-match series in Brisbane on Saturday.
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Harry Wilson is set to lead the Wallabies in Saturday’s test against the British and Irish Lions, something almost inconceivable when he was left out of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad two years ago.
The British and Irish Lions earned a one-sided 27-19 win over Australia in their highly anticipated first Test on Saturday
Schmidt has opted to give 22-year-old Tom Lynagh his first Wallabies start which in itself gives the first Test a wonderful story to follow. Lynagh emulates his legendary father Michael, who played in all three Tests against the Lions in 1989 and was part of Australia’s Rugby World Cup-winning team of 1991, also at fly-half.
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The British and Irish Lions had their toughest win of the Australian tour so far, holding off the New South Wales Waratahs 21-10 on Saturday in their third game in eight days.
The first Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia is due to kick off at 11am BST on Saturday 19 July at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.
Andy Farrell gave an expressionless nod of approval as the British & Irish Lions started their Test campaign with a 27–19 win at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.
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Planet Rugby on MSNB&I Lions: Legend issues ‘humble pie’ message to Andy Farrell’s critics and claims one forward is ‘best in the world right now’ in his positionEx-British and Irish Lions back row Lawrence Dallaglio has hit back at critics of Andy Farrell and his first Test team selection following Brisbane win.