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Australia vs British & Irish Lions Predictions - Lions to secure series whitewash against Wallabies
In the upcoming showdown between Australia and the British & Irish Lions, Australia faces challenges with key injuries, including Rob Valetini's absence due to a calf injury. Despite trailing 2-0 in the series, Australia aims to avoid a whitewash, taking inspiration from their strong second-half performance in previous matches. The British & Irish Lions, having secured the series, are eyeing their first clean sweep since 1927. Fans are advised to watch Australia’s expected push-back, but a close game is expected, potentially within an eight-point margin.
- Australia trails 2-0 in the series vs. Lions.
- Key player Rob Valetini out, replaced by Tom Hooper.
- Lions aim for a clean sweep, first since 1927.
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Australia to challenge the Lions yet again (Getty Images)
Australia vs British & Irish Lions Predictions
The question is whether the Lions will take their foot off the gas and whether Australia can match their performance from last weekend? The loss of Rob Valentini for the Wallabies is huge, but they will fight for this result. I believe the Lions will win but there is value on Australia in the eight-point handicap.
- Australia vs British & Irish Lions Predictions
- Head to Head
- Australia Form
- Australia Injuries & Team News
- British & Irish Lions Form
- British & Irish Lions Injuries & Team News
- Australia have lost their last 2 matches by 8 & 3 points.
- British & Irish Lions have won their last 8 matches.
- British & Irish Lions lead the series 2-0.
Head to Head
The B+I Lions have won the first two Test matches and lead the series 2-0.
Australia Form
Australia would have been in a strange position this entire week leading up to the third Test. They have performed far better than most expected them to but at the same time will feel like it should be 1-1 with the series on the line.
However, that isn’t the case as the series is already lost with the third match to play. Despite that, the Wallabies are in a far better position than they were this time last year and finally they have some hope of returning to the top five in the world.
In the first Test, the Wallabies were outplayed for the first 50 minutes but fought back in the latter part of the game to lose 27-19. Last week, Australia led for the entire game until the final seconds, losing 29-26 due to a controversial but correct refereeing decision.
There is no doubt that the hosts will want to avoid a 3-0 whitewash and will come out guns blazing this week. Whether that is enough to stop the Lions remains to be seen.
Australia Injuries & Team News
Rob Valetini put in a huge performance last week but misses out with a calf injury this weekend. He is replaced by Tom Hooper. Taniela Tupou makes a start in the front row while Nic White, veteran scrumhalf, gets a start in his final international match.
Harry Potter is also out injured which means Dylan Pietsch comes in on the wing. Carlo Tizzano misses out on the squad completely.
British & Irish Lions Form
The British & Irish Lions will be very pleased with their tour and having already secured a series win, will be looking for their first clean sweep since 1927.
The Lions have won all their games on tour including the first two Test matches. In the first Test, the B+I Lions put in a poor second half showing, allowing the Wallabies to get within eight points after dominating the first 40 minutes.
Last weekend was a cracking encounter, one the hosts dominated initially, building an 18-point buffer. However, a try just before the break put the Lions back in a decent position.
While the Lions slowly built their way to within touching distance of the Wallabies, it wasn’t all plain sailing. They have to dig deep and finally won the game after the hooter had sounded with a spectacular try.
British & Irish Lions Injuries & Team News
Andy Farrell has made three changes to his squad and has also opted for a 6-2 split on the bench. Blair Kinghorn comes in on the wing for James Lowe in the first of two changes to the starting lineup. James Ryan starts in the second-row with Ollie Chessum dropping to the bench.
Verdict
I am backing Australia to get within eight points. It may be worth a small layout on a Wallabies win.
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