Lions vs Australia: Farrell Introduces Key Changes For Second Test

Changes in the Lions XV for the Second Test against Australia

The British and Irish Lions coach, Andy Farrell, has made three changes to his starting team to face Australia in the second Test, which will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Bundee Aki, Ollie Chessum, and Andrew Porter enter the starting team, replacing Sione Tuipulotu, Joe McCarthy, and Ellis Genge, respectively. Farrell intended to make one more change, selecting Garry Ringrose instead of Huw Jones, but the Irishman had to withdraw after suffering a concussion in training.

Garry was selected and, unfortunately, in today’s training he had to withdraw. It’s a head-related issue. It was literally as I was leaving the field. He approached me and, once it’s mentioned, that’s it.
Andy Farrell

The left pillar Genge is on the bench, but second row McCarthy and center Tuipulotu are out of the squad due to foot and hamstring injuries, respectively. Farrell has also made four changes to the replacements, with wing Jac Morgan, second row James Ryan, fly-half/centre Owen Farrell and fullback Blair Kinghorn added to the team.

Lions vs Australia: Farrell Introduces Key Changes For Second Test

Bundee Aki replaces Sione Tuipulotu in the centers 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 the principality was left without representation in a Test team, in Brisbane, for the first time since the late 19th century.

We’ve put ourselves in a good position after the first Test, but we know there will be a massive reaction from this Wallaby team. Everyone saw the quality they have in Brisbane, and we know we’ll 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.