It was always likely Garry Ringrose and Bundee Aki would form the Lions midfield for this match since their direct rivals, Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu, both started against the Waratahs on Saturday. The Ireland centres now look like they are in the box-seat for the first Test.

TV channel: Sky Sports has the exclusive broadcasting rights to the Lions tour again in the UK this summer, with every match to be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. Coverage begins at 10am BST, which is an hour before kick-off in Australia.