Wallabies veteran James Slipper has rejected Clive Woodward's comments that Australia have a "losing mentality" because they didn't chase a long-range consolation try.

Jamie George speaks ahead of starting for British and Irish Lions vs First Nations & Pasifika XV; Sky Sports Warren Gatland talks importance of final midweek game for Lions players; watch First Nations & Pasifika XV vs Lions on Sky Sports Action from 10.

Scotland second row Gregor Brown has been called up to the British and Irish Lions ' tour of Australia amid concerns over the fitness of Joe McCarthy. Brown joins Andy Farrell 's squad in Melbourne on Sunday to provide cover for Tuesday's final midweek match against a First Nations and Pasifika XV, which is sandwiched by the first and second Tests.

Kurtley Beale will face the British and Irish Lions on a second tour after being named captain of the First Nations and Pasifika XV for their game on Tuesday.

Ex-British and Irish Lions back row Lawrence Dallaglio has hit back at critics of Andy Farrell and his first Test team selection following Brisbane win.

It was a promising start for the British and Irish Lions, who dominated for long periods in the first Test against Australia. The docile Wallabies took over an hour to wake up on home soil, but

The British and Irish Lions have sight of a series victory after overpowering Australia 27-19 in a one-sided opener that only became competitive in the second half.