The action begins in test rugby!
The long-awaited clash between Australia and the British and Irish Lions has finally arrived. Both teams will face each other at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. The wait has been long for both teams. The Lions come from a tour to South Africa marked by the COVID-19 situation, while the Wallabies will seek revenge for the 2013 series, which they lost 2-1. The Andy Farrell-led team arrives as favorites, a label the coach wants his players to embrace.Farrell also warned that no Australian team will back down, ensuring that the tourists do not get complacent. Both teams face injury concerns. The Lions will be without Blair Kinghorn and Mack Hansen, while the Wallabies also have several absences. They lost fly-half Noah Lolesio in the preparation match against Fiji, and Rob Valetini, Will Skelton and Langi Gleeson are also absent for Schmidt. Despite this, an exciting clash is expected. How will rugby league star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii perform under the spotlight? Will Farrell have made the right combinations?There is no Australian team that takes a step back.
Andy Farrell
