Lions vs Australia: Farrell Makes Key Changes for Second Test

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

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 on Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Bundee Aki, Ollie Chessum, and Andrew Porter join 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. It was literally when he was leaving the field. He came to me and, once it’s mentioned, that’s it.
Andy Farrell

The left pillar Genge is on the bench as a substitute, while second row McCarthy and center Tuipulotu are not part of the team due to foot and hamstring injuries, respectively. Farrell has also made four changes to the replacements, with flanker Jac Morgan, second row James Ryan, fly-half/centre Owen Farrell and fullback Blair Kinghorn added to the team.

Bundee Aki reemplaza a Sione Tuipulotu en el centro de los British and Irish Lions para el segundo Test contra Australia en el Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Morgan’s selection ensures Wales’ 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 have put ourselves in a good position after the first Test, but we know that there will be a massive reaction from this Wallabies team. Everyone saw the quality they have in Brisbane, and we know that we will have to be much better than last week.
Andy Farrell

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