On the latter point, several posers present themselves.

Record breaking crowd at Wallabies-Lions MCG Test sparks spending boom.More than $20m* spent across Melbourne's accommodation, food, retail and

Andy Farrell has named the team that will take on the Wallabies in the Second Test of the Qatar Airways Lions Men’s Series at the MCG in Melbourne on Saturday night.

A contentious try in the last minute by Hugo Keenan capped an extraordinary comeback win for the British and Irish Lions over the Wallabies in the second test on Saturday, played in front of 90,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Old rivals meet again as Harry Wilson of Australia and Maro Itoje of the British and Irish Lions captained the sides at the Melbourne Cricket Ground The Wallabies had a point to prove and started strongly, with Tom Lynagh converting two early penalties

The tourists wrap up the Series 2-0 by beating the Wallabies 29-26 in Melbourne on July 26. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Second Test between the Lions and Australia takes place on Saturday July 26, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 11am BST. That is 8pm local time. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the match, with more than 90,000 fans expected to be in attendance.

The British & Irish Lions are one win away from a historic series sweep as they head into the Second Test against Australia on Saturday.

Join us for live updates as the British & Irish Lions take on Australia in the second Test. Victory for Andy Farrell's men will result in a first series victory since 2013 but the Wallabies should be stronger than they were last week with the return of Will Skelton and Rob Valetini boosting their pack.