Although ifs and buts are futile in the unforgiving world of Test rugby union, Australia must cling to the hope of rebounding next weekend at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to force a decider.

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The great news for rugby fans down is that all three of the British & Irish Lions test matches are being broadcast for free across terrestrial channels Channel 9 and 9Gem. That means you'll be able to watch the games online for free on the network's streaming service 9Now.

Harry Wilson is set to lead the Wallabies in Saturday’s test against the British and Irish Lions, something almost inconceivable when he was left out of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad two years ago.

Live score, team news, text commentary, video highlights and analysis from Suncorp Stadium where the British and Irish Lions face Australia in the first Test; watch live on Sky Sports The Lions and Sk

The first Test between the British and Irish Lions and Australia is due to kick off at 11am BST on Saturday 19 July at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW.

For the first time in 129 years the British and Irish Lions have a picked a test team that doesn't contain a Welshman.

British & Irish Lions to be roared on by 40,000 strong army of fans as they prepare to take on Australia in Brisbane in the first of three Test matches

Tom Lynagh will start at flyhalf for Australia against the Lions on Saturday, 36 years after his father, Michael, faced the combined British and Irish team.