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Lions Poised to Clinch Series as Wallabies Recall Skelton and Valetini

Poised to secure the series in front of 90,000 at the MCG, the Lions will face a Wallabies pack strengthened by the return of Will Skelton with Rob Valetini back from injury

Overview

  • British & Irish Lions can seal the three-Test series with a victory in Saturday’s second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • Andy Farrell has reconfigured his forward pack by promoting Andrew Porter to loosehead, drafting in Ollie Chessum at lock and replacing Garry Ringrose after a late concussion withdrawal
  • Rugby Australia has recalled 6ft 8in lock Will Skelton and destructive flanker Rob Valetini to inject size and leadership into the Wallabies’ pack
  • Australia must win to avoid becoming only the second side since 1966 to lose a Lions series in two matches as more than 90,000 supporters prepare to fill the MCG
  • Kick-off is scheduled for 8 pm AEST on Saturday with live coverage on Channel Nine in Australia and on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland