Lions vs First Nations and Pasifika XV LIVE commentary: UK kick-off time, team news and where to watch
The British and Irish Lions will look to continue their successful summer tour of Australia against a First Nations and Pasifika XV this morning, live on talkSPORT 2.
Andy Farrell’s side have won six consecutive matches on their travels Down Under, with a 27-19 win over the Wallabies coming on Saturday.
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The Lions lead 1-0 in their Test series against hosts AustraliaCredit: GettyIt saw them claim a victorious start to their three-match Test series, with one more challenge coming before the final two Aussie clashes.
Players with Indigenous Australian or Pacific Islander origins will make up a side hoping to beat the visitors on Tuesday.
But another win for the Lions would boost them towards a hat-trick of triumphs against Australia in their Test series.
Lions vs First Nations and Pasifika XV: UK time and how to followThe Lions will face the First Nations and Pasifika XV on Tuesday, July 22.
READ MORE ON THE LIONSDocklands Stadium in Melbourne will host the match with kick off scheduled for 11am UK time (8pm locally).
talkSPORT 2 will bring you live coverage presented by Shebahn Aherne, with Ben Kay and Andrew McKenna on commentary duty.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.Â
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
The Second Test in Melbourne will then be live on talkSPORT on Saturday with kick-off at 11am again.
Fans can watch the action live on Sky Sports from 10am too.
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A new opponent awaits for Farrell and co. in MelbourneCredit: GettyLions vs First Nations and Pasifika XV: Team news and lineupsFormer England captain Owen Farrell, son of head coach Andy, will lead his side out on his 20th Lions appearance.
He hasn’t played on the international stage for almost two years but been given the captaincy for their final non-Test series match.
Gary Ringrose has been named on the bench after recovering from a concussion injury.
Jamie George, Jamie Osborne, Darcy Graham, Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, Tom Clarkson and Gregor Brown are set to feature for the first time on the tour following their call-ups.
Lions: Kinghorn, Graham, Osborne, Farrell [C], Van der Merwe, F. Smith, White, Schoeman, George, Bealham, Ryan, Cummings, Morgan, Van der Flier, Pollock
Replacements:Â Ashman, Sutherland, Clarkson, Brown, Earl, Mitchell, M. Smith, Ringrose
First Nations & Pasifika XV: Muirhead, Reilly, Foketi, Feliuai, Daugunu, Beale, Thomas, Ieli, Paenga-Amosa, Tupou, Swain, Salakaia-Loto, Uru, Gamble, Tualima
Replacements:Â Asiata, Pearce, Doge, Vocevoce, Leota, Goddard, Debreczeni, McLeod
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Farrell joined the tour after Daly fractured his arm against Queensland RedsCredit: GettyLions vs First Nations and Pasifika XV: What has been said?Farrell is relishing the opportunity to play for the Lions amid his appointment as their captain.
“I’m determined to enjoy what I’m doing,” he said.
“I’m determined to love every minute of however long I’ve got left in the game that I love.”
Farrell added: “My focus is on what’s in front of me, which is here.
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“And then when I get back to Saracens, making sure I’m myself. If I do that, I’ll enjoy it and then we’ll see.
Read More on talkSPORT”I have some perspective. There’s obviously a lot of external factors that can creep in, but ultimately it’s up to me, who I am. Making sure I’m looking after myself.
“Making sure I’m giving myself a break at times. I’m not someone who needs revving up too much. It’s normally the other way. Making sure that I look after myself will lead to me being more of myself.”
The Lions on talkSPORT
talkSPORT has all of the British and Irish Lions matches live across the network. Eddie Jones is among the star-studded line-up leading the coverage Down Under
June 20, Dublin: Lions 24–28 Argentina
June 28, Perth: Lions 54-7 Western Force
July 2, Brisbane: Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds
July 5, Sydney: Lions 21-10 New South Wales Waratahs
July 9, Canberra:Â Lions 36-24 ACT Brumbies
July 12, Adelaide:Â Lions 48-0 ANZAC XV
July 12, Brisbane:Â Lions 27-19 Wallabies
July 22, Melbourne:Â Lions v First Nations and Pasifika XV
July 26, Melbourne:Â Lions v Wallabies
August 2, Sydney:Â Lions v Wallabies
