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Reds vs British & Irish Lions Predictions - Reds can cover against much-changed Lions
The Reds vs. British & Irish Lions match is shaping up to be an intriguing encounter. Despite the Reds' inconsistent finish to their Super Rugby season—they lost six out of their last nine matches—they remain strong contenders on home ground. The British & Irish Lions come in with confidence, boasting a recent 54-7 win over the Western Force and numerous squad changes. The game will test the Reds' capacity to withstand the Lions' power. Key to the Reds' potential success is their backline, especially the Paisami and Flook midfield duo. The Reds are backed to lose by less than 30.5 points.
- The Reds finished fifth in Super Rugby but lost six of the last nine matches.
- British & Irish Lions won 54-7 recently, showing growing form.
- Reds predicted to lose by under 30.5 points, highlighting a competitive match.
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British & Irish Lions beat the Western Force this past Saturday (Getty Images)
Reds vs British & Irish Lions Preview
The Reds didn't have the best end to their Super Rugby season but did finish within the playoffs. They were formidable on home soil, so I do expect them to provide a challenge on Wednesday.
- Reds vs British & Irish Lions Preview
- Head to Head
- Reds Form
- Reds Team News
- Reds Squad
- British & Irish Lions Form
- British & Irish Lions Team News
- British & Irish Lions Squad
- Reds have lost 6 of their last 9 matches.
- British & Irish Lions won their last match 54-7.
- British & Irish Lions have made 14 changes to their squad.
Head to Head
The Reds and Lions only meet every 12 years. In 2013, on the last Lions tour, the Reds outscored the Lions two tries to one but last the game 22-12.
Reds Form
The Reds had a decent 2025 Super Rugby campaign where they finished fifth on the overall table. They were knocked out away from home against the Crusaders in the quarterfinal.
As the season grew closer to the end, the Reds form dropped off quite a bit though. They lost six of their last nine matches.
Their last game against the Crusaders ended in a 32-12 defeat in Christchurch. The week prior they found some form, thrashing the Fijian Drua 52-7.
Reds Team News
The Reds side is quite strong despite missing a few internationals. Their backline is laced with potential, particularly in the midfield where Hunter Paisami and Josh Flook team up.
Reds Squad
15 Jock Campbell (captain), 14 Lachie Anderson, 13 Josh Flook, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Tim Ryan, 10 Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, 9 Kalani Thomas, 8 Joe Brial, 7 John Bryant, 6 Seru Uru, 5 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 4 Josh Canham, 3 Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, 2 Matt Faessler, 1 Aidan Ross.
Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 George Blake, 18 Sef Fa’agase, 19 Ryan Smith, 20 Angus Blyth, 21 Connor Vest, 22 Louis Werchon, 23 Isaac Henry.
British & Irish Lions Form
The British & Irish Lions will be slowly growing in confidence as they start getting more training sessions and more match minutes under their belt.
Two weeks ago, the Lions lost their first game 28-24 to Argentina in Dublin. That was, however, a game that was heavy on English preference with many players getting a week off after finishing off club duty the week before.
Last weekend, the B+I Lions showed plenty of fluency and class against the Western Force, winning the match 54-7. As the scoreline suggests, it was a dominant performance and one which will give the players some confidence.
British & Irish Lions Team News
Andy Farrell has once again, as expected, rung the changes – 14 in total from the side that walked over the Western Force a week ago. Finn Russell, however, retains his place at 10, perhaps the first clear sign of what Farrell wants for the first Test on 19 July.
British & Irish Lions Squad
15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Jack Conan, 7 Jac Morgan, 6 Tom Curry, 5 Ollie Chessum, 4 Maro Itoje (captain), 3 Will Stuart, 2 Ronan Kelleher, 1 Andrew Porter.
Replacements: 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17 Ellis Genge, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 James Ryan, 20 Ben Earl, 21 Alex Mitchell, 22 Fin Smith, 23 Garry Ringrose.
Verdict
The Reds are backed to lose by less than 30.5 points against the British & Irish Lions.
Reds +30.5
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