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Injury to Porecki Forces Wallabies Into Late Change

NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 31 – The Lions aim to complete their first unbeaten series since 1974 with a near full-strength squad, having secured the series after two wins, says coach Andy Farrell.

  • Andy Farrell named his British and Irish Lions team to play the third Test against Australia at Sydney's Accor Stadium on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
  • The Lions chose their strongest XV, including first starts for Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan, to aim for an unbeaten tour record not achieved since 1974.
  • Australia made several changes due to injuries, with Billy Pollard replacing David Porecki at hooker and Taniela Tupou recalled, while star forward Rob Valetini missed the match due to a calf injury.
  • Wallabies captain Harry Wilson expressed confidence in replacement Brandon Paenga-Amosa, calling him an experienced player who has already participated in tour games against the Lions.
  • The match will decide if the Lions complete a 3-0 series sweep, with Farrell stating the squad aims to finish with their best performance and create their own piece of history.
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Australia's injury woes continue as Pollard steps in for Porecki in third test against Lions

Billy Pollard is set to start at hooker after David Porecki was ruled out in another injury setback for Australia on the eve of the third rugby test against the British and Irish Lions.

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