Farrell keeps cards close as Lions face into business end

The tourists will take on Joe Schmidt's Wallabies at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.

SELECTION CALL: British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell after the tour match against AUNZ XV. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Now comes the waiting for the British & Irish Lions Test hopefuls eager to learn their selection fate for this Saturday’s first Test against Australia.

Six matches into their 2025 Lions experience, they can do no more as Andy Farrell and his assistant coaches thrash out the names of the 23 players who will represent the famous touring side at Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium.