Time and TV channel for the Lions v Australia first test today
Andy Farrell's squad have won all five games in the build-up to the opener against Joe Schmidt's side following their 48-0 victory over an AUNZ Invitational XV in Adelaide last weekend. It's the first time the sides have met since 2013 with three test matches in store.
The Lions will be hoping they can pick up another series win against an Australia side starting to get some form back.
After a disappointing 2024 Rugby Championship they bounced backed with impressive autumn victories over England and Wales before ending their European campaign with defeats by Scotland and Ireland.
It's all set up for an intriguing first meeting between the teams.
Here is how you can watch the game: Where is the game on?
Australia v British & Irish Lions will take place on Saturday 19th July, at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. What time is kick-off?
The match kicks off at 11am Irish time on Saturday
You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Action from 10am. Is there a live stream?
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices. Now TV are streaming the game. Betting odds Australia 4/1
British and Irish Lions 1/6
Draw 22/1 Referee
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe(New Zealand) Team News
British and Irish Lions: Keenan; Freeman, Jones, Tuipulotu, Lowe; Russell, Gibson-Park; Genge, Sheehan, Furlong; Itoje (c), McCarthy; Beirne, Curry, Conan
Replacements: Kelleher, Porter, Stuart, Chessum, Earl, Mitchell, M Smith, Aki
Australia: Wright; Jorgensen, Suaalii, Ikitau, Potter; Lynagh, Gordon; Alaalatoa, Faessler, Slipper; Frost, Williams; Champion de Crespigny, McReight, Wilson (c)
Replacements: Pollard, Bell, Robertson, Hooper, Tizzano, McDermott, Donaldson, Kellaway
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