Australia vs British & Irish Lions LIVE SCORE: Andy Farrell's side face first Wallabies test in Brisbane
Andy Farrell's side are unbeaten since they touched down in Australia, most recently beating AUNZ Invitational 48-0.
Australia will be looking to put in a similar performance to the one Argentina put in, when they BEAT the Lions in Dublin to start the tour.
England's Maro Itoje will captain the side, with NO Welsh players included in Andy Farrell's 23-man squad.
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