Australia v British & Irish Lions Third Test Preview

Australia 29 - 26: Second Match Recap

The second match against the Wallabies required a comeback from the Lions in order to secure the win and series victory. 

The visitors previously secured eight pretty straight victories down under, but this time, they had to reverse an 18-point deficit to secure the win. 

They stormed back from a 23-5 first-half deficit, which was Hugo Keenan's final-minute try that got them across the line to sink the Wallabies 29-26 in front of a packed out MCG that saw over 90,000 fans to watch the show. 

The match included a controversial clear-out call in the final minute and a struggling Wallabies scrum for much of the second half following an injury to Allan Alaalatoa that saw him substituted at halftime.

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Third Test Preview

The third and final showdown between the Wallabies and the Lions is set to be a thrilling match that could see Andy Farrell’s side complete a series whitewash of the hosts. 

The visitors will be looking for a repeat of 2013, when they achieved the highest ever points total by a Lions team against the Wallabies and went on to win 16-41.

The Lions will be boosted by the news that Joe McCarthy, Sione Tuipulotu and Mack Hansen will return from injury.

Team News

Lions: Garry Ringrose will once again be ruled out this weekend as he continues through the concussion 12-day protocol. All the absentees from the second test have been back in training this week, looking to make the team on Saturday. 

Wallabies: Veteran prop Allan Alaatatoa will miss the third and final clash due to the shoulder injury sustained in the second test. This could make way for the departing Taniela Tupou, who impressed in the First Nations-Pasifika XV's loss to the Lions in their final tour match.

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Wallabies vs Lions Betting Tips

Ahead of the third and final test between Australia and the Lions, we are predicting that the visitors will score the first try, while the hosts will be the first to get on the scoreboard. The latest odds are provided below courtesy of our betting partner, bet365.

• Australia to Win - 11/5 

• British & Irish Lions to Win - 4/11 

• Team to Score First: Australia - 11/10

• Team to Score First Try: British & Irish Lions - 4/7

These odds have been provided by bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing (31/07/2025)

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