Sean O'Brien loves Wimbledon time. Credit: INPHO
On the Lions’ menu
HAVING EARNED VICTORY in the opening Test match thanks to a stroke of luck regarding Kurtley Beale's footwear, Round has arrived and the with it comes the chance to wrap up the series early with back-to-back victories.
At his team announcement press conference earlier this week, head coach Warren Gatland has revealed he expected it to be a physical encounter with Australia sure to look upon it as a "do-or-die" game.
The starting XV sees five changes with the big news Tommy Bowe's remarkable recovery from surgery on a broken bone in his right hand. The Ulster man replaces Alex Cuthbert on the right wing while Ben Youngs comes in for Mike Phillips.
Quote from the camp
“Alex [Cuthbert] did well last week, but I’m delighted Tommy’s back.” Sexton said today. “To break a bone in your hand and then to play three weeks later is a pretty phenomenal recovery.
- Jonny Sexton on Tommy Bowe's return
Pic of the Day
An absolute beast of a man... and The Hulk. Credit: David Davies/PA Wire/Press Association Images
You’ve got to see this
Lions legend Gavin Hastings and former Wallaby scrumhalf George Gregan preview the Second Test
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Tweet of the day
Injured Jamie Roberts got to jam with the Manic Street Preachers after all.
What the Aussies say
“It’s going to be a battle royale, I’ve got no doubt about that at all. I was impressed with the physicality of the entire [first Test] game, but in particular at the tackle and breakdown – that battle is going to be fierce. I think the Wallabies got a slight nod in that department, so I’ve no doubt the British and Irish Lions will be absolutely gunning to win the physical battle tomorrow.” - Former Aussies captain Stirling Mortlock
BIL watch
Chilling with the laydeez.
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