Wallabies v British & Irish Lions
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Hugo Keenan scored a last-gasp try as the British & Irish Lions mounted a record comeback from 18 points down to overhaul a gallant Australia 29-26 and win the series with a test to spare.
The British & Irish Lions are one win away from a historic series sweep as they head into the Second Test against Australia on Saturday.
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The Lions rallied late to snatch a memorable win in Melbourne to secure the series win over Australia with one Test remaining
The Second Test between the Lions and Australia takes place on Saturday July 26, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 11am BST. That is 8pm local time. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the match, with more than 90,000 fans expected to be in attendance.
British & Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell is determined to keep his team focused on winning the third and final test against Australia after the tourists wrapped up the series by beating the Wallabies 29-26 in Melbourne on Saturday.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt spoke about the "wicked backlash that sport can have" after his team was denied victory in the second test against the British and Irish Lions by a last-gasp try.
Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has questioned the decision to award Hugo Keenan ’s match-winning try in the second Test, believing that Jac Morgan ’s clean-out on Carlo Tizzano should have been penalised.