Overview
- The Wallabies must defeat the Lions in Melbourne to avoid a series sweep after trailing 1-0 following a 27-19 loss in Brisbane.
- Joe Schmidt has retained a rotating leadership group under captain Harry Wilson instead of naming a permanent skipper.
- Rugby Australia recalled towering forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini to strengthen the pack for the crucial rematch.
- The Lions arrive unbeaten on tour and need one more victory to secure their first series win in Australia since 2013 with a 3-0 sweep.
- Andy Farrell has adjusted his lineup by adding Owen Farrell to the bench while Finn Russell remains at fly-half to steer the Lions’ attack.