Jac Morgan starts on the bench once again as the British & Irish Lions target a clean sweep over Australia in Sydney today.
The Lions clinched the Test series in dramatic fashion last weekend with a sensational comeback victory over the Wallabies courtesy of a last gasp try from Hugo Keenan.
Andy Farrell has been quick to stress there will be no resting on their laurels having already won the Test series with a clean sweep on Australian soil a big target.
He has made two changes to his starting XV with Blair Kinghorn replacing the out of sorts James Lowe on the wing and James Ryan, who was impressive off the bench in Melbourne, starting in place of Ollie Chessum.
Last weekend's match winner Keenan is at full-back, with Tommy Freeman joining Kinghorn on the wing. There was some doubt over Freeman's fitness but it now appears he has been passed fit to start.
Bundee Aki and Huw Jones maintain their centre partnership while Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park are the half-backs.
Up-front, Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong form a powerful front-row with captain Maro Itoje partnering Ryan at lock.
Tadhg Beirne, Tom Curry and Jack Conan remain in the back-row. You can follow live Lions v Australia updates below.
Lions: Hugo Keenan; Tommy Freeman, Huw Jones, Bundee Aki, Blair Kinghorn; Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Maro Itoje (c), James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Tom Curry, Jack Conan.
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Ollie Chessum, Jac Morgan, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Owen Farrell.
Australia: Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Dylan Pietsch; Tom Lynagh, Nic White; James Slipper, Dave Porecki, Taniela Tupou, Nick Frost, Will Skelton, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (c).
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Andrew Kellaway.
Kick-off is at 11am live on Sky Sports.
Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)
Assistant referees: Ben O'Keeffe (NZ), Andrea Piardi (Ita)
TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)
Foul play review officer: Richard Kelly (NZ)
Key Events
Full-time: Australia 22-12 Lions
Will Stuart scores a consolation try at the death but it's too little too late.
The Lions fail to achieve a clean sweep but they do win their first Test series since 2013.
This was an awful performance from Andy Farrell's side who were second best in every aspect of play
Try Australia! Australia 22-7 Lions
It's all over for the Lions as replacement Wallabies number nine Tate McDermott sneaks over from short range.
Yellow card!
Australia are so close to killing this game off.
They are laying siege to the Lions line but Dylan Pietsch knocks the ball forward with the try line at his mercy.
But the referee was playing penalty advantage and Ronan Kelleher is sent to the sin bin.
Australia 15-7 Lions
Try Lions! Australia 15-7 Lions
The Lions hammer the Australia line before Welshman Jac Morgan shows his power to smash his way over the line.
Finn Russell adds the extras.
Try Australia! Australia 15-0 Lions
The Lions are on the attack but the ball spills forward from Bundee Aki.
It is scooped up by Max Jorgensen who runs in unopposed from 50 metres out.
Genge is on and makes a difference
Ellis Genge has replaced Andrew Porter and the first thing he does is win a scrum penalty.
Big boost for the tourists.
Australia 8-0 Lions
Australia butcher a try
Taniela Tupou slices through the Wallabies defence and charges towards the line but just spills the ball forward.
What an impact he's had.
Australia 8-0 Lions
Players warming-up
Australia are back onto the field warming-up while the Lions are doing the same in the changing rooms.
Game is set to resume at 12.50pm
Fans told to leave concourse
More streakers!
Two more streakers in Sydney.
— Christy Doran (@ChristypDoran) August 2, 2025
It’s going off.
Expensive night for some - and a sore head, I suspect. pic.twitter.com/dOCVwBPXOd
David Nucifora not playing ball!
Lions performance manager David Nucifora decides to throw a towel over the camera in the Lions changing room.
Sky Sports are now only showing the Wallabies changing room.
David Nucifora (I think) stopping the party. pic.twitter.com/0JI0ef4IzI
— Ben Coles (@bencoles_) August 2, 2025
Pitch invaders out in force
There have been a few pitch invaders during his 30 minute break.
I hope they've got deep pockets because apparently there's a $5,000 fine!
Play suspended for 30 minutes
Play has been suspended for 30 minutes after a lightning strike 10 kilometres from the stadium.
Play has been SUSPENDED due to a lightning threat in the Sydney area pic.twitter.com/35E3NhsPaB
— Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) August 2, 2025
Tom Lynagh ruled out after failing a HIA
Tom Lynagh flattened by elbow to the head. #AUSvBIL pic.twitter.com/RUtfCOGU4W
— Jobson Growthe (@electricBAU) August 2, 2025
Play has been suspended!
The referee has ordered the players back into the changing rooms due to a thunder storm.
The game has been suspended.
Australia 8-0 Lions
Jac Morgan enters the fray
Jac Morgan comes onto the field in place of James Ryan so Tadhg Beirne will have to move into the second-row.
Australia 8-0 Lions
That looks like a bad injury
Lions lock James Ryan is out on the floor and will leave the field after a big hit on Skelton.
Tempers flare again with Nic White in the middle of it.
Australia 8-0 Lions
Second-half kick-off
Finn Russell gets the second-half underway.
Australia 8-0 Lions
Lions reshuffle
With Maro Itoje injured Dan Sheehan is captain for the second-half.
Huw Jones goes onto the wing in place of Tommy Freeman and Owen Farrell goes into the centre
Maro Itoje ruled out of the second-half!
Lions captain Maro Itoje has failed a HIA so has been ruled out of the second-half.
That is a huge blow for the Lions!
Australia 8-0 Lions
Half-time: Australia 8-0 Lions
Australia take a well-deserved lead into the changing rooms courtesy of a brilliant finish from wing Dylan Pietsch and a penalty from Tom Lynagh.
Wallabies have dominated the physical collisions and the set-piece.
Freeman off
Tommy Freeman's back has gone after a strong carry and he is replaced by Owen Farrell
Lions come up short!
Finn Russell takes a penalty quickly. Lions go through the phases in the Australia 22 but are penalised for going in at the side.
The Lions are losing the collisions and they need to sort it out.
Australia 8-0 Lions
Penalty Australia! Australia 8-0 Lions
Wallabies throw everything at the Lions but the visiting defence is holding firm.
However, they concede a penalty and Tom Lynagh extends the home side's lead.
Sloppy by the Lions
Lions have a scrum five metres out from their own line.
Bundee Aki knocks on just in front of his own line. Australia scru,.
Australia 5-0 Lions
Great Lions defence!
Australia have a penalty and opt to go for a corner to set up a five metre lineout.
They set up the maul but it's outstanding work from the Lions to hold them out and win a turnover.
Australia 5-0 Lions
Lions replacement
Maro Itoje goes into the blood bin and is temporarily replaced by Ollie Chessum
Wallabies starting to punch holes
Wallabies are starting to punch holes in the Lions defence while they are also working some space out wide.
Lions will have to dig deep here.
Australia 5-0 Lions
Tempers flaring!
Australia start to build pressure in the Lions 22 but the outstanding Tadhg Beirne wins the penalty at the breakdown.
Tempers are flaring and a scrap ensues which has been initiated by big Will Skelton with Nic White also in the thick of it.
Australia 5-0 Lions
