Lions vs Australia: Farrell Introduces Key Changes for 2nd Test

Key Changes in the Lions’ Starting XV for the Second Test against Australia

British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has made three significant changes to his starting lineup for the second test against Australia, which will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Bundee Aki, Ollie Chessum, and Andrew Porter have been included in the starting team, replacing Sione Tuipulotu, Joe McCarthy, and Ellis Genge, respectively. Farrell intended to make an additional change, selecting Garry Ringrose instead of Huw Jones, but the Irish player had to withdraw due to a concussion suffered during training.

Garry was selected, but unfortunately in today’s training he had to withdraw. It’s related to the head again. It was literally when I was leaving the field. He came towards me and, once it’s mentioned, that’s it.
Andy Farrell

Genge, who plays as a loosehead prop, will be on the bench as a substitute. McCarthy and Tuipulotu are not part of the team due to foot and hamstring injuries, respectively. Farrell has also made four changes to the replacements, with the inclusion of Jac Morgan, James Ryan, Owen Farrell and Blair Kinghorn.

Lions vs Australia: Farrell Introduces Key Changes for 2nd Test

Bundee Aki replaces Sione Tuipulotu in the center for the British and Irish Lions for the second test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Morgan’s selection ensures Welsh presence in the team, after Wales was not represented in a test team in Brisbane for the first time since the late 19th century.

We have put ourselves in a good position after the first test, but we know that there will be a massive reaction from this Wallaby team. Everyone saw the quality they have in Brisbane, and we know that we will have to be much better than we were last week.
Andy Farrell

The Lions secured a dominant 27-19 victory in the first test in Brisbane.