The British & Irish Lions are one win away from a historic series sweep as they head into the Second Test against Australia on Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With a professional tour record of 6–0 over Australian sides, the Lions now aim to secure a 3–0 series whitewash on Australian soil for the first time since 1974.
Andy Farrell, the Lions’ head coach, confirmed three lineup changes to strengthen the side. Andrew Porter, Bundee Aki, and Ollie Chessum are promoted to the starting XV, injecting fresh energy ahead of a massive crowd at the MCG.
Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones urged Australia to disrupt the Lions early by targeting physical matchups and varying their strategy. He emphasized the need to unsettle key Lions players and control the breakdown zone to reclaim the momentum
Match Details:
–Date: Saturday 26 July 2025
–Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
–Kick-off time: 11.00am BST / 6.00am ET / 8.00pm AEST (local)
–Live Stream: Watch on “MYA CAST”
The British and Irish Lions will make a nine-match, three-Test tour to Australia in 2025. The tour starts on June 28, 2025 and ends on August 2.
How to live stream Australia v British & Irish Lions online
Every game of the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour will be live and ad-free on “MYA CAST”. On top of this, every Test match between the Lions and the Wallabies will be shown on “MYA CAST” tournament pass package.
British & Irish Lions v Australia team news
Andy Farrell named his first Test squad for the British & Irish Lions on Thursday.
The big news was that England’s Tom Curry had won the race for the seven jersey with Tadhg Beirne at six and Jack Conan at eight.
With Ben Earl and Ollie Chessum on the bench, it saw no room for in-form Jac Morgan, Henry Pollock or Josh Van der Flier in the squad.
Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones start in the centres while Ellis Genge and Tadhg Furlong get the nod at prop.
As for Australia, they are missing forward duo Rob Valetini and Will Skelton through injury.
Joe Schmidt has also opted to give 22-year-old Epsom College-educated Tom Lynagh the fly-half jersey, son of legendary Wallabie Michael Lynagh.
Harry Wilson captains the side from number 8 while James Slipper starts at loosehead with dynamic ball carrier Angus Bell on the bench.
Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions Test Schedule
GAME 1: Wallabies v British & Irish Lions at 8:00 pm AEST on Saturday July 19 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
GAME 2: Wallabies v British & Irish Lions at 8:00 pm AEST on Saturday July 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
GAME 3: Wallabies v British & Irish Lions at 8:00 pm AEST on Saturday August 2 at Accor Stadium, Sydney
