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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.
How to Watch Australia vs British & Irish Lions
- When: Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Time: 3:00 AM ET
- Where: Melbourne Cricket Ground
- TV Channel: Paramount+
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Following a commanding 27–19 victory in Brisbane, the Lions lead the series 1–0 and are poised to close it out early. But former captain Martin Johnson warns against complacency, recalling how previous tours fell apart after promising starts.
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
Wallabies lock Will Skelton also returns to the starting lineup, a physical figure expected to challenge Lions lock Ollie Chessum, who recently spoke about matching the clash with poise despite Skelton’s imposing presence
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