Overview

• The opening Test of the three-match series takes place on Saturday at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
• Andy Farrell has warned his unbeaten squad against complacency and selected a physically imposing pack to dominate scrums and mauls.
• Australia’s Wallabies arrive as underdogs following injuries to key forwards Rob Valetini and Will Skelton and will deploy debut flyhalf Tom Lynagh as part of a reshaped halves pairing.
• The Lions aim to stifle Wallabies star Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii’s impact by disrupting breakdowns and cutting off his supply in the opposition half.
• Both coaches are focused on a one-Test-at-a-time approach, recognizing the series represents a rare opportunity for the Wallabies and heavy expectations on the Lions.