Lions welcome release of Australia duo for Reds duty 

Ireland duo Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan are the only Lions doubts ahead of Saturday's clash with Western Force.

Hooker Matt Faessler and centre Hunter Paisami (pictured) will face Andy Farrell's side in Brisbane next Wednesday. Pic: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

The British and Irish Lions have welcomed Australia's decision to release two Wallabies back to the Reds amid rising tension between the rivals' top brass.

Hooker Matt Faessler and centre Hunter Paisami will face Andy Farrell's side in Brisbane next Wednesday following a row between Australia head coach Joe Schmidt and Lions chief executive Ben Calveley.