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The Lions were in action in midweek in Melbourne, with the First Nations & Pasifika side forcing them into a real scrap on Tuesday. It was an entertaining affair, and one very much hopes we see the concept revisited again.

Need a reminder of every Lions fixture so far? We’ve got you covered:

There was welcome news for the Wallabies in Melbourne on Monday with Rob Valetini declaring himself “good to go” for the second Test in his home city – even if Joe Schmidt later suggested they may only get 50 minutes or so out of the flanker.

All is not lost for Australia, though – here’s how they can build upon some of the good bits from the first Test to mount a more serious challenge:

Among the Lions best in Brisbane was Tadhg Beirne, who set the tone alongside fellow flanker Tom Curry. It is little surprise that the pair are back in partnership on the flanks again today.

Let’s take a look back at the first Test, where the Lions were very, very good for 42 minutes to put the game out of sight. Australia’s fightback will give them hope, though.

All in British and Irish Lions red this week have been clear that they need to be ready for a Wallabies backlash – with Will Skelton and Rob Valetini back to lead the way…

The second Test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions is here, the two sides set to tangle again in the iconic, inspiring surroundings of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Can the Lions seal the series with a game to spare? Or will the Wallabies hit back and force a decider in Sydney next Saturday?