Australia vs British & Irish Lions Preview & Prediction | 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour | Game III
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In the third and final test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions, there is pride at stake for the hosts as they look to salvage something despite being 2-0 down
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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – CBS
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Paramount+ & RugbyPass TV
Australia team news
Squad: Wright; Jorgensen, Suaalii, Ikitau, Pietsch; Lynagh, White; Slipper, Pollard, Tupou, Frost, Skelton, Hooper, McReight, Wilson
Replacements: Paenga-Amosa, Bell, Nonggorr, Williams, Gleeson, McDermott, Donaldson, Kellaway
British & Irish Lions team news
Squad: Keenan; Freeman, Jones, Aki, Kinghorn; Russell, Gibson-Park; Porter, Sheehan, Furlong, Itoje, Ryan, Beirne, Curry, Conan
Replacements: Kelleher, Genge, Stuart, Chessum, Morgan, Earl, Mitchell, Farrell
Australia vs British & Irish Lions prediction
Australia come into this final Test with nothing but pride to play for but there is every chance they will have the edge in motivation as they seek to save face in front of a sold-out Sydney crowd.
They are not helped by an injury to flanker Rob Valentini so they are somewhat under-strength but it will serve as an opportunity for the likes of Will Skelton, Taniela Tupou and Billy Pollard to impress and stake their claims.
Andy Farrell only makes two changes to the Lions starting 15 which is perhaps somewhat surprising but shows how focused they are on sealing the whitewash.
Blair Kinghorn replaces James Lowe on the left wing and James Ryan comes in for Ollie Chessum at lock as Farrell is determined for his men to keep the pressure on and target the 3-0 victory.
Australia were too passive when 23-5 up last week in the second test and it ultimately cost them. Aside from that, they battled incredibly hard and we fully expect them to do the same once again here.
While we do not have the confidence in the hosts to go out and get the win, pride should keep them suitably motivated and fired up to keep this one close once again and cover the handicap at the very least.
Australia vs British & Irish Lions tip: Australia +8.5 points
