The British and Irish Lions will take on Australia in the first Test of their tour Down Under this weekend, live on talkSPORT.
Andy Farrell’s side head into their opener against the Wallabies in perfect form, beating an AUNZ Invitational team 48-0 last time out.
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That victory made it five in five since travelling to the other side of the world and now it’s time to begin the big battles.
This will be the Lions’ first meeting with Australia, with a total of three Tests planned over a two-week period.
A win in the opening match, which is the two teams’ first clash since 2013, would provide a big boost for the rest of the tour.
Lions vs Australia: UK time and how to follow
The first Test match will take place on Saturday, July 19.
The game at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane is scheduled to kick off at 11pm UK time, which is 8pm locally.
talkSPORT will have live coverage of the action.
Our commentary team includes Andrew McKenna and Ben Kay plus Alex Cuthbert, David Campese and Alfie Reynolds.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Fans can watch the action live on Sky Sports from 10am too.
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Lions vs Australia: Team news and lineups
Jamie George has been called up to the Lions squad after Luke Cowan-Dickie was stretchered off last time out.
Cowan-Dickie appeared to be knocked unconscious after falling foul of his own attempted tackle.
George arrives after that injury scare while Ireland and Leinster tight-head prop Tom Clarkson has also joined up with the squad.
Centre Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of this Test by Farrel.
Meanwhile, Owen Farrell will stake a claim to make his first start of the tour since his call-up after impressing off the bench.
Official lineups will be announced later this week.
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Lions vs Australia: Results and tour schedule
All times UK
June 20
- British and Irish Lions 24-28 Argentina
June 28
- Western Force 7-54 British and Irish Lions
July 2
- Queensland Reds 12-52 British and Irish Lions
July 5
- Waratahs 10-21 British and Irish Lions
July 9
- ACT Brumbies 24-36 British and Irish Lions
July 12
- AUNZ Invitational 0-48 British and Irish Lions
July 19
- Australia vs British and Irish Lions – First Test – 11am
July 22
- First Nations & Pasifika XV vs British and Irish Lions – 11am
July 26
- Australia vs British and Irish Lions – Second Test – 11am
August 2
- Australia vs British and Irish Lions – Third Test – 11am
