World Cup winning back row legend Neil Back believes Jac Morgan can play himself into the test side to face Australia by delivering a breakdown masterclass to solve the British and Irish Lions

The British and Irish Lions secured a 36-24 win over the Brumbies on Wednesday, avoiding an upset in Canberra.

The Lions were improved in attack as they ran in five tries and had three more over the line not given, but were plagued by more breakdown struggles and a high penalty count, plus further handling errors and an injury to Blair Kinghorn.

The La Rochelle coach landed in Brisbane jetlagged, but still did more than just wing it as Sky Sports co-commentator on the Reds-Lions match

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Ben Earl has spoken of the British and Irish Lions’ ambition for greatness under head coach Andy Farrell, as their tour of Australia nears its decisive stage. A powerful AUNZ Invitational XV, packed with 17 Wallabies and All Blacks, stands as their final opponents before the Test series kicks off in Brisbane on July 19.

The Irish players wished Jamie Osborne “viagens seguras” – safe travels – as he set off to hook up with the Lions in Australia. The principal beneficiary is Hugh Gavin, one of three players making their debut, alongside wing Shayne Bolton and flanker Alex Kendellen.

Lions in last chance saloon as Adelaide Oval hosts final game before the Tests The Lions didn’t only play rugby on their first tour to Australia 137 years ago. The first Lions tour to Australia was a different beast,