Australia vs British & Irish Lions LIVE SCORE: Andy Farrell's side dominate opening three-test series match
Farrell's side are unbeaten since they touched down in Australia, most recently beating AUNZ Invitational 48-0.
Australia will be looking to put in a similar performance to the one Argentina put in, when they BEAT the Lions in Dublin to start the tour.
England's Maro Itoje captains the side, with NO Welsh players included in Andy Farrell's 23-man squad.
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Today, 10:43 By Sammy Sturzaker
The time is now
'I'll see you next time'
Unfinished business between Suaalii and Tuipulotu following a crunching tackle from the Aussie which saw the 21-year-old leave the pitch with a wrist injury in November.
Tuipulotu eyes a big game against the Wallabies superstar:
'You want our 12s going against their 12s, you want our 13s going against their 13s – I think no matter what, it's going to be a physical battle and we're up for the challenge.'
Today, 10:28 By Sammy Sturzaker
Joe Schmidt eyes an upset
'For us, we just focus on what we can do. We cannot do much to influence the bookies, all we can do is influence each other with the energy we bring and influence the Lions with the pressure we place on them.
'There is a quiet resolve among the players. sometimes you do not want too much energy too far out from the game because they can burn out pretty quickly. When you are coaching, you are never quite sure.
'I have had really good build-ups to games and ones that have not gone so well. But they have prepared well, and I think they will step up tonight.'
Today, 10:24 By Sammy Sturzaker
Andy Farrell's pre-match thoughts with Sky Sports
'What a great day, to walk around town and see the tens of thousands of Lions fans here. We have had good preparation; the longer week helps. Putting together the last six weeks and putting that into one performance and hopefully delivering when it matters most.
'We have got to get most things right [to win] against this Australian side. It means a lot to them as it does to us. Nothing concentrates the mind more than a Lions tour over on Australian shores.'
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