Clash of Titans: AUNZ XV vs British and Irish Lions - Final Test Series Warm-Up

Preview the final warm-up match between AUNZ XV and British and Irish Lions at Adelaide Oval before the Test series with Australia.

Match Preview

The British and Irish Lions are set to face an Invitational Australia and New Zealand XV this Saturday at the iconic Adelaide Oval. This match serves as the final preparation before the Lions' Test series with Australia. The Lions have been in formidable form, securing victories in all four matches on Australian soil this summer, including wins over Western Force, Queensland Reds, NSW Waratahs, and Brumbies.

Team News

AUNZ XV

Incoming Wallabies head coach Les Kiss has assembled a strong squad featuring seasoned players like Marika Koroibete and All Blacks Hoskins Sotutu, Shannon Frizell, and Ngani Laumape. This match marks a revival of the combined team that last played during the Lions' 1989 tour.

British and Irish Lions

Owen Farrell makes his return to the matchday squad after being called up as a replacement for the injured Elliot Daly. The Lions' lineup includes Scotland's Ben White at scrum-half and England's Fin Smith at fly-half. Wales' Jac Morgan gets another opportunity to impress at open-side flanker.

How to Follow

You can catch live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app, with build-up starting from 10:00 BST. Post-match analysis will be available online and via Radio 5 Live and the Rugby Union Weekly podcast. The game will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Match Officials

  • Referee: Andrea Piardi (Ita)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Pierre Brousset (Fra)
  • TMO: Eric Gauzins (Fra)
  • Foul Play Review Officer (FPRO): Marius Jonker (SA)

Related Topics

  • British & Irish Lions
  • Rugby Union

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