The British & Irish Lions thrashed the AUNZ XV 48-0 in their best performance of the tour to date to leave Andy Farrell with a number of selection headaches ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies.
Farrell's side scored eight tries, which included a hat-trick from Duhan van der Merwe, while Ben White, Henry Pollock, Ronan Kelleher, Scott Cummings and Sione Tuipulotu also scored
The likes of scrum-half White, full-back Hugo Keenan and No 8 Ben Earl may well have forced their way into the Test XV next weekend, while Wales star Jac Morgan was as industrious as ever. Many have suggested the side that played the Brumbies on Wednesday was Farrell's first choice, but he may have to rethink a few selections now.
Morgan was excellent yet again, putting in another high quality performance and finishing the game as top tackler. There is huge competition in the backrow, so his presence in the first Test 23 is far from certain, but he couldn't have done anymore to convince Farrell.
The Lions led 17-0 at the interval with a couple of terrific team tries putting van der Merwe over while White scored a cracking individual score.
Farrell's side turned it up a notch after the break and AUNZ XV had no answer to their physicality and attacking intent.
Van der Merwe claimed his hat-trick while Owen Farrell impressed from the bench as the Lions fired a warning shot to Joe Schmidt's Wallabies just seven days out from the first Test.
Lions: Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Fin Smith, Ben White, Pierre Schoeman, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Will Stuart, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne (c), Henry Pollock, Jac Morgan, Ben Earl
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Finlay Bealham, Scott Cummings, Josh van der Flier, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Owen Farrell.
AUNZ XV: Shaun Stevenson, AJ Lam, Ngani Laumape, David Havili, Marika Koroibete, Tane Edmed, Folau Fakatava, Aidan Ross, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (c), Shannon Frizell, Pete Samu, Hoskins Sotutu.
Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, George Dyer, Matt Philip, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Jock Campbell.
Full-time: AUNZ XV 0-48 Lions
Yellow card!
AUNZ XV prop Josh Fusitu'a has been sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle on Jac Morgan.
AUNZ XV 0-48 Lions
Try Lions! AUNZ XV 0-46 Lions
Henry Pollock gets his hand on a loose ball after a nice kick through from Owen Farrell.
Finally Pollock can do his iconic finger to the pulse celebration!
Try Lions! AUNZ XV 0-41 Lions
All Blacks star Shannon Frizzel is sent to the sin bin.
The Lions take the penalty quickly and a lovely flicked pass puts Ronan Kelleher over for the try.
Try Lions! AUNZ XV 0-36 Lions
Lovely passing from Owen Farrell, Mack Hansen and Huge Keenan puts Duhan van der Merwe over for his hat-trick.
Has Ben Earl played himself into the Test team?
Most pundits expect Jack Conan to start the first Test at No 8 but Ben Earl has been sensational today.
The English backrower has been the best player on the field and may have done enough to get into the side.
Try Lions! AUNZ XV 0-31 Lions
The Lions have their fifth try as replacement lock Scott Cummings powers over from short range.
Marcus Smith knocks over the conversion.
Farrell junior enters the fray
Owen Farrell replaces Fin Smith.
He receives a warm welcome from the home faithful!
Marcus Smith is also on replacing Huw Jones.
Finlay Bealham is on for Will Stuart.
Try Lions! AUNZ 0-24 Lions
There's some scintillating attacking rugby from the Lions with both forwards and backs comfortable handling the ball at pace.
They take quickly tapped penalty which results in Sione Tuipulotu scoring.
Fin Smith converts
Half-time: AUNZ XV 0-17 Lions
That was the best half of rugby the Lions have played since setting foot in Australia.
They have looked really slick in attack and have dominated the physical confrontations.
A brace of tries from Duhan van der Merwe and a score from Ben White given the tourists a commanding lead at half-time.
Worrying injury
Luke Cowan-Dickie has taken a nasty bang to the head. That'll probably see him ruled out of the first Test.
He's replaced by Ronan Kelleher.
AUNZ XV 0-17 Lions
So close!
Huge carry from Ben Earl before Huw Jones slices through the defence.
Mack Hansen pops up but Luke Cowan-Dickie spills the ball forward with the try line at his mercy.
AUNZ XV 0-17 Lions
Great defence!
The AUNZ XV lay siege to the Lions line but the tourists force a knock on.
Great defensive set!
AUNZ XV 0-17 Lions
Try Lions! AUNZ XV 0-17 Lions
The Lions attack is really purring!
They go wide and Mack Hansen puts Duhan van der Merwe over from a starter play.
Excellent stuff!
Fin Smith misses the conversion.
So close!
Some breathtaking attacking rugby by the tourists.
They go wide with a lovely tip on pass by Fin Smith. Mack Hansen breaks clear and offloads to Hugo Keenan.
They spread it wide but Henry Pollock is held up over the line.
AUNZ XV 0-12 Lions
Manic period of play
The AUNZ XV have their first period of pressure in the Lions half but a cross kick is snuffed out by Mack Hansen.
Huw Jones breaks clear and hacks the ball up field. Taine Edmed only just clears so the Lions are on the attack again.
AUNZ XV 0-12 Lions
Try Lions! AUNZ XV 0-12 Lions
The Lions have their second try as scrum-half Ben White snips down the middle to score.
White has looked very sharp so far.
Fin Smith adds the extras.
Try Lions! AUNZ XV 0-5 Lions
The Lions are up and running!
Great opportunism from Hugo Keenan who takes the lineout quickly and finds Ben White.
The scrum-half passes back inside to Keenan who puts Duhan van der Merwe over for the try.
Lions pressure
It's the first bit of Lions pressure.
Mack Hansen wins the ball back in the air and the Lions go from side to side before they are pushed into touch. Promising start.
AUNZ XV 0-0 Lions
Great start by Jac Morgan!
Huge start by Morgan who smashes David Havili and forces a knock on.
AUNZ XV 0-0 Lions
A look at the opposition
AUNZ XV: Shaun Stevenson, AJ Lam, Ngani Laumape, David Havili, Marika Koroibete, Tane Edmed, Folau Fakatava, Aidan Ross, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Angus Blyth, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (c), Shannon Frizell, Pete Samu, Hoskins Sotutu.
Replacements: Kurt Eklund, Joshua Fusitu'a, George Dyer, Matt Philip, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Jock Campbell.
Test places up for grabs
The reality is Andy Farrell will have the majority of his first Test team inked in but there are some places up for grabs.
One area is the backrow and an outstanding performance from Jac Morgan today could see the Wales star nail down a Test place.
There is so much depth in the backrow with the likes of Tom Curry, Josh van der Flier and Morgan fighting for a place.
It looks as if the Lions will go for a big athletic six with the lineout in mind with Ollie Chessum favourite to start.
But the Lions have had problems at the breakdown and Morgan has arguably been the form openside on tour.
Welcome
Join us for live upates of the British & Irish Lions' final warm-up game against the AUNZ XV in Adelaide
There is just one week until the first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane which means this is the final chance for a number of players to force their way into the team.
Wales star Jac Morgan has been selected to start and could seal a starting spot with another standout performance today.
Kick-off is at 11am
