Team news – Australiapublished at 10:10 British Summer Time
Australia v Lions (11:00 BST)
Australia are without experienced lock Will Skelton and powerful back row Rob Valetini, who both have calf injuries – and that could be crucial to the outcome of today’s match.
Debutant Nick Champion de Crespigny will start at number six, while head coach Joe Schmidt has also handed a first Test start to Tom Lynagh, the son of Wallaby great Michael, in the absence of regular fly-half Noah Lolesio.
“Without Skelton and Valetini, Australia are underpowered and it takes away some of their super strengths,” Ugo Monye, who toured South Africa with the Lions in 2009, told BBC Rugby Union Weekly.
“The Lions were favourites before we even saw their squad.
“Now we have seen their team and the Australian team, there is a greater sense of confidence.”
Replacements: Pollard, Bell, Robertson, Hooper, Tizzano, McDermott, Donaldson, Kellaway.