Australia v Lions preview, teams and how to follow

Australia v British and Irish Lions, third Test

Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney Date: Saturday, 2 August Time: 11:00 BST

Coverage: Live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app with post-match analysis on BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live and the Rugby Union Weekly podcast.

The British and Irish Lions will hope to secure a 3-0 series whitewash over Australia when they face the Wallabies in the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.

Andy Farrell's side won the first Test 27-19 in Brisbane before sealing the series at Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of a record Lions crowd of more than 90,000 last Saturday.

Hugo Keenan scored a last-minute try as Farrell's side fought back from 23-5 down to snatch victory and record the biggest comeback in Lions Test history.

For team news, the main talking points and how to follow it on BBC Sport - here's all you need to know.

What is at stake for the Lions?

Farrell's side are aiming to become the first Lions team since 1927 in Argentina to record a series whitewash.

Victory would also see them emulate the legendary team of 1974 who won the first three Tests of their four-match series against South Africa.

The Lions have won all eight matches they have played on Australian soil during the 2025 tour and are seeking to finish with a 100% record.

The 1974 side went 22 matches unbeaten, winning every match until they drew the final Test of an epic series.

The Wallabies will be looking to show that the stirring backs-to-the-wall performance in the second Test was not a one-off, but something to build on as they prepare for the start of the Rugby Championship.

Blair Kinghorn joined the tour late and then suffered a knee injury but has forced his way into the starting Lions Test XV

Who is in the Lions team?

Despite having the series wrapped up, Farrell has made only two changes to his starting XV.

Blair Kinghorn, who impressed off the bench in Melbourne, replaces James Lowe on the left wing and James Ryan comes in for Ollie Chessum at lock.

Prop forward Tadhg Furlong and captain Maro Itoje will both play their ninth consecutive Lions Tests, having been part of the tours of New Zealand in 2017 and South Africa in 2021.

Eleven players have been chosen to start all three Tests, and there are nine Ireland players in the starting XV, with three each from Scotland and England.

Ben Earl returns to the replacements after missing out on the 23 in Melbourne, with Farrell opting for six forwards and two backs on the bench.

Jac Morgan - the only Welshman remaining in the squad - will look for his second Lions Test cap from the bench after being involved in a controversial breakdown clearout leading up to the series-winning try.

Owen Farrell and Alex Mitchell are the two backs named on the bench.

Who is in the Australia team?

The Wallabies are without powerful flanker Rob Valetini, who could only manage 40 minutes on his return in Melbourne.

Will Skelton also had a big impact in Joe Schmidt's side's improved second Test performance and starts again at lock.

Scrum-half Nic White, who has announced his retirement from international rugby, starts his final game in green and gold.

Prop Taniela Tupou, who has played the Lions twice on tour to regain his form, comes in at tighthead for his first appearance of the series.

Hooker David Porecki was initially named to start but withdrew because of a heel injury and has been replaced in the starting XV by Billy Pollard.

Matt Faessler has a calf injury so Brandon Paenga-Amosa, who was not originally named as one of the three hookers in Joe Schmidt's squad for the series, comes onto the bench after featuring in three earlier tour games against the Lions.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be played at Accor Stadium, which is a multi-purpose stadium located in the suburb of Sydney Olympic Park.

A crowd of over 80,000 is expected after tickets sold out.

The Lions produced a stunning second-half display in the 2013 Test in Sydney, running out 41-16 winners to clinch the series 2-1.

How can I follow the match?

You can follow live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app, with build-up starting from 10:00 BST.

There will also be post-match reaction and analysis on BBC iPlayer and via Radio 5 Live and the Rugby Union Weekly podcast, which is now producing daily episodes.

You can also follow BBC Sport's dedicated British and Irish Lions page for updates from our reporters in Australia.

The game is being shown live on Sky Sports.

Line-ups

Australia: 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 and Irish Lions: 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

Who are the match officials?

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Geo)

Assistant referees: Ben O'Keeffe (NZ), Andrea Piardi (Ita)

TMO: Marius Jonker (SA)

Foul play review officer: Richard Kelly (NZ)