Charlie Gamble made 17 tackles in the game. No player made more. Utterly brilliant again.

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First Nations and Pasifika XV flanker Charlie Gamble, who was named man of the match, speaking to Sky Sports: "There were a few boys out there that were better than me but I am super proud to be involved in that one.

"It was pretty easy [to find motivation]. We are playing the best in the world and if you can't get up for that, then what is the point in playing? The Lions have world-class players and we are just trying to raise to their level.

"A group like us is a whole bunch of different cultures, we hold ourselves to our physicality, we started a bit slow but did really well to fight back."

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British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell namechecks Ben White for his performance.

He also did the same against the AUNZ Invitational XV. White can do no more in regards Test selection.

Jamie Osborne was also mentioned.

Full quotes to come.

Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent at Marvel Stadium

First Nations and Pasifika skipper Kurtley Beale looked crestfallen at the final whistle as his side kicked the ball away when chasing an improbable win.

But he can be very proud of his men's effort tonight with Waratahs flanker Charlie Gamble again the scourge of the Lions with a man-of-the-match display, and the likes of Uru, Salakaia-Loto and Leota all providing the power the Wallabies were missing in Brisbane.

The Lions remain unbeaten in Australia but they will be disappointed not to control the game better.

With regards Test selection, Owen Farrell did his chances of a bench spot no harm with an efficient performance, while Jac Morgan's withdrawal on 50 minutes might given an indication as to Andy Farrell's thinking. Marcus Smith also went off for an HIA towards the end.

All eyes now turn to the magnificent MCG. Make sure you catch the Rugby Union Weekly podcast with the next episode dropping in the next couple of hours.

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When asked about selection for the second Test against Australia on Saturday, Owen Farrell says "we will see".

That Marcus Smith injury may have opened the door for him.

Full quotes to come.

Charlie Gamble loves a game against the Lions. He is named player of the match to follow his great performance against Andy Farrell's side for New South Wales Waratahs.

Important to note that Marcus Smith, who came on as a replacement, then went off after a knock to the head.

Will he be fit enough for the second Test? That is the risk of playing in this midweek game.

Lauren Jenkins
BBC Sport at Marvel Stadium

Twenty of the first Test squad are not involved in Melbourne tonight. Only Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell and Marcus Smith have gone back-to-back. So how much of a chance is there to break your way into Saturday's side?

In the equivalent match in 2017 – Courtney Lawes, CJ Stander and Jack Nowell all made the Test team after missing out a week earlier.

Whilst in 2013 it was Ryan Grant, Sean O’Brien and Conor Murray who forced their way into the squad having played in the midweek match.

There were no midweek games in 2021.

The Lions remain unbeaten in Australia.

The line-out is overthrown. The First Nations & Pasifika XV will have to go from deep but they kick the ball away. Why!!!

Henry Pollock delivers a huge moment to win a penalty on the deck for the Lions. He can do that grunt work as well as the flash.

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Ben White does well to clear long for the Lions. He's been excellent but will probably miss out on Saturday's Test.

Alex Mitchell remains on the bench. Hard to get injured from there.

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A poor pass goes over the head of Andy Muirhead. Chance gone and there won't be many left.

Blair Kinghorn does well to sweep up for the Lions. The First Nations & Pasifika XV have a line-out right on the Lions' 22.

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The hosts disrupt another Lions line-out. This is far from over.

Ewan Ashman is on for his Lions debut. Rory Sutherland is also on.

Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent at Marvel Stadium

The biggest noise of the night as Rob Leota crashes over. Another Wallaby with a point to prove to Joe Schmidt.

Regardless of what happens in the final 10 minutes it's been an outstanding performance from the First Nations and Pasifika XV.

It's the kind of display we hoped for but didn't get from the NZ and Australia Invitational XV earlier in the tour.