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The Lions wrapped up series victory with a game to spare after producing their biggest ever Test comeback at the MCG
Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said he would seek an explanation from World Rugby on the late call by referee Andrea Piardi that ultimately decided the match and the series in the second test against the British & Irish Lions.
The Second Test between the Lions and Australia takes place on Saturday July 26, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 11am BST. That is 8pm local time. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground will host the match, with more than 90,000 fans expected to be in attendance.
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh plans to seek answers from World Rugby about a referee's decision in the second test against the British & Irish Lions. The call, which secured a win for the Lions, has been criticized for contradicting safety measures and sparked controversy among the Wallabies.
The British & Irish Lions are one win away from a historic series sweep as they head into the Second Test against Australia on Saturday.
The tour heads to Melbourne with Andy Farrell's tourists looking to wrap up a series win with victory at the MCG.
British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.