Australia vs Lions: Third Test prediction, preview, odds, tips, line-ups and how to watch

Outspoken 20-year-old flanker Henry Pollock made headlines at the start of the tour when he made no secret of the team's desire to secure a 3-0 series win and now the Lions are just 80 minutes from doing just that.

It has certainly not been a smooth ride across the two Tests for Andy Farrell's side from history as they look to get the job done in Sydney.

The tourists will know they need a vast improvement on the way they started last week's Test in Melbourne after going down 23-5 in what was an impressive showing from the Wallabies.

With a series whitewash on the line, Farrell has decided to stick largely with the players who have got him this far with just two changes from the Second Test.

James Ryan replaces Ollie Chessum at lock with Blair Kinghorn coming in for James Lowe on the left wing.

Joe McCarthy, Mack Hansen and Sione Tuipoltu all miss out on the matchday 23 after struggling with injury, with Farrell opting for a forwards-heavy bench.

Australia have been dealt a huge blow in their bid for a consolation victory with Rob Valentini missing out with injury following his impressive impact in the Second Test.

Forwards
1. Andrew Porter
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Mauro Itoje (captain)
5. James Ryan
6. Tadhg Beirne
7. Tom Curry
8. Jack Conan

Backs
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
10. Finn Russell
11. Blair Kinghorn
12. Sione Tuipulotu
13. Huw Jones
14. Tommy Freeman
15. Hugo Keenan

Replacements: 16 Kelleher, 17 Genge, 18 Stuart, 19 Chessum, 20 Morgan, 21 Earl, 22 Mitchell, 23 Farrell

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Forwards
1. James Slipper
2. David Porecki
3. Taniela Tupou
4. Nick Frost
5. Will Skelton
6. Tom Hooper
7. Fraser McReight
8. Harry Wilson (captain)

Backs
9. Jake Gordon
10. Tom Lynagh
11. Dylan Pietsch
12. Len Ikitau
13. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
14. Max Jorgensen
15. Tom Wright

Replacements: 16 Pollard, 17 Bell, 18 Nonggorr, 19 Williams, 20 Gleeson, 21 McDermott, 22 Donaldson, 23 Kellaway

Dan Sheehan has been one of the Lions' most potent attacking threats this tour, scoring in both Tests so far.

It is getting to the point where it would feel more surprising if talented hooker did not score and the Irishman should be heavily involved in penalties near the try line once again.

After plenty of criticism before the series and after the first Test, Australia have proven that they are well up to the task of taking on this Lions side and it would be a no surprise to see another close battle.

Just like the First and Second Test, a narrow victory for the tourists looks like the smart bet.

The majority of the eight Lions games Down Under have been high scoring and, after last week's thriller, it should be more of the same in Sydney.

The tourists are aiming to ruthlessly make it 3-0 for the series in style while the Wallabies are hoping to excite their a home crowd, so expect plenty of points to go on the board.

• Date & Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025 - kick-off at 11am BST (8pm)

• Venue: Accor Stadium, Sydney (capacity 83,500)

• UK Coverage: Live on Sky Sports

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