The British and Irish Lions head to the Australian capital this Wednesday to face the ACT Brumbies in Canberra.
Known for its cold climate and political activity, Canberra is also home to Australia’s best Super Rugby team. The Lions are expecting a challenge at GIO Stadium as the tour nears its end.
Andy Farrell has selected what many observers consider the best possible starting XV, seeking to refine the team’s approach. This will be their penultimate match before the first test in Brisbane.
Regarding the Brumbies, the presence of the Hooper brothers stands out, with Lachie Hooper, who will debut from the bench, and Tom Hooper, starting in the third row. It will be the first professional match that both brothers will play together.
Also, this match will mark the farewell of Jack Debreczeni and Ben O’Donnell to the Brumbies, who will play their last match for the team before leaving for France next year.
Farrell will seek for his team to show a significant improvement compared to their performance against the Waratahs, putting pressure on his players to raise their level.
This promises an intriguing showdown. Enjoy the live action from Canberra.
