Where the first Lions Test will be won and lost v Australia: DAN BIGGAR breaks down the five key battles
On the flipside, Australia's team feels a little underwhelming without the injured Rob Valentini, Noah Lolesio and Will Skelton. They're missing a lot of firepower and the Lions will go in as strong favourites.
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