The three-Test series between the Lions and Wallabies kicks off in Brisbane on Saturday – here is everything you need to know
The British & Irish Lions face Australia in the first Test of the iconic touring series on Saturday in Brisbane.
Andy Farrell’s side started off the 2025 edition with a loss to Argentina in Dublin, but have bounced back incredibly well to win every single game in Australia so far.
However, while beating Super Rugby clubs and an invitational team will have filled them with confidence, the Wallabies will provide a much sterner challenge in the Test match arena.
With Tomos Williams released from the squad due to injury, Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan is the only Welsh player left in the collective.
Despite Morgan’s electric performances for the Lions so far this summer, Farrell has decided to go for England international Tom Curry at openside, with Tadhg Beirne on the blind and Jack Conan at eight. Morgan has not been selected on the bench either.
After a consistent flow of midweek and weekend games, the Lions have enjoyed a full week to prepare for their opening clash against the Wallabies.
Joe Schmidt has decided to hand Tom Lynagh his first start for Australia at fly-half, a bold decision that has dominated the headlines Down Under.
He follows in the footsteps of his dad, Michael, who faced the Lions in 1989.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match.
What time is Australia v Lions kick-off?
Australia v the Lions kicks off at 11am UK time at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Viewing details
Australia v the Lions is being shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
Coverage begins at 10am.
This means you can live stream the game by using the Sky Go App on desktop, on gaming consoles and on mobile devices.
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Team news
Australia: Tom Wright, Max Jorgensen, Joseph Sua’ali’i, Len Ikitau, Harry Potter, Tom Lynagh, Jake Gordon, James Slipper, Matt Faessler, Allan Ala’alatoa, Nick Frost, Jeremy Williams, Nick Champion de Crespigny, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (c).
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Tom Robertson, Tom Hooper, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Andrew Kellaway.
British & Irish Lions: Hugo Keenan, Tommy Freeman, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, James Lowe, Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park, Ellis Genge, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Maro Itoje (c), Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne, Tom Curry, Jack Conan.
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Will Stuart, Ollie Chessum, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Bundee Aki.
