Wallabies v British & Irish Lions Game One: How to watch Test in Australia, teams, fixtures and more

Sat, Jul 19, 2025, 5:11 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The wait is almost over as the Wallabies face the British & Irish Lions in Saturday's opening Test in Brisbane.

It's been 12 years since the teams last played, with the Lions claiming a thrilling 2-1 series victory in 2013.

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The Lions have swept through Australia undefeated, while the Wallabies defeated Fiji in Newcastle.

Here is everything you need to know about Wallabies v British & Irish Lions

WHEN DO THE WALLABIES PLAY NEXT?

The Wallabies will next play the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane on July 19.

It will be the first test of the three-match series against the British & Irish Lions, with matches to follow in Melbourne and Sydney.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES v BRITISH & IRISH LIONS IN AUSTRALIA

The Wallabies' clash with the British & Irish Lions will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and Channel Nine.

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 8:00 pm AEST.

It will also be shown on Channel Nine, with coverage starting from 7:30 pm.

WHEN IS THE WALLABIES V BRITISH & IRISH LIONS KICK OFF?

The Wallabies' clash with the British & Irish Lions will kick off close to 8:00 pm AEST on Saturday July 19.

Coverage will be ad-free from 7:00 pm AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

WALLABIES 2025 FIXTURES

Wallabies 21 def Fiji 18 at 1:30pm AEST on Sunday July 6 at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

British & Irish Lions Tour

Wallabies v British & Irish Lions at 7:45pm AEST on Saturday July 19 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Wallabies v British & Irish Lions at 7:45pm AEST on Saturday July 26 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Wallabies v British & Irish Lions at 7:45pm AEST on Saturday August 2 at Accor Stadium, Sydney

The Flight Centre Rugby Championship/Bledisloe Cup

Wallabies v South Africa at 1:10am AEST on Sunday August 17 at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg

Wallabies v South Africa at 1:10am AEST on Sunday August 24 at DHL Stadium, Cape Town

Wallabies v Argentina at 2:30pm AEST on Saturday September 6 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

Wallabies v Argentina at 2:00pm AEST on Saturday September 13 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies v New Zealand at 3:05pm AEST on Saturday September 27, Eden Park, Auckland

Wallabies v New Zealand at 5:45pm AWST on Saturday October 4 at Optus Stadium, Perth

Spring Tour

Wallabies v Japan at TBC on Saturday October 25 at National Stadium, Tokyo

Wallabies v England, at 2:10am AEDT on Sunday November 2 at Allianz Stadium, London

Wallabies v Italy at 4:40am AEDT on Sunday November 9 at TBC

Wallabies v Ireland at 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 16 at Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Wallabies v France at 7:10am on Sunday November 23 at TBC

WALLABIES v BRITISH & IRISH LIONS TEAMS

WALLABIES (15-1):  Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Harry Potter; Tom Lynagh, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Nick Champion de Crespigny; Jeremy Williams, Nick Frost; Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Faessler, James Slipper

Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Tom Robertson, Tom Hooper, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Andrew Kellaway

Click here for the team news for the Wallabies

LIONS (15-1): Hugo Keenan; Tommy Freeman, Huw Jones, Sione Tuipulotu, James Lowe; Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park; Jack Conan, Tom Curry, Tadhg Beirne; Joe McCarthy, Maro Itoje (capt); Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Ellis Genge

Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Andrew Porter, Will Stuart, Ollie Chessum, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Bundee Aki

Click here for the team news for the Lions

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