How to watch Lions v Waratahs on TV - channel and UK kick-off time
The British Lions' tour continues with a clash against the Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday
British & Irish Lions are back in action in Sydney this weekend against the Waratahs
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The British & Irish Lions are back in action this weekend with a date against the Waratahs the next fixture on their summer itinerary.
The games are coming thick and fast now, with three matches - including their defeat to Argentina in Dublin - already under their belts.
With each passing game the tourists seem to be gelling, with two wins Down Under already in the scorebook. First up was a win over Western Force last Saturday, followed by a midweek demolition of Queensland Reds.
The results have come at a price, however, with two players already seeing their tours brought to a premature end. Tomos Williams and Elliot Daly will miss the rest of the summer programme with a hamstring injury and broken arm respectively.
Owen Farrell is the latest name to be drafted into his father Andy's squad and the Saracens man is likely to see some game-time before the three-Test series with the Wallabies. He won't be in action this weekend, however, despite Farrell Snr making 14 changes to the XV that started against the Reds.
Jac Morgan, fresh from his man-of-the-match performance in midweek, is named on the bench.
Here is everything you need to know about the match against the Waratahs.
What time is Waratahs v Lions kick-off?
Waratahs v Lions kicks off at 11am UK time at Sydney's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, July 5.
TV details
The Waratahs v Lions is being shown live on Sky Sports.
The match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
You'll also be able to stream the match using the Sky Go app.
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What have the coaches said?
Waratahs' Dan McKellar: 'It's a big game. Everyone wants to play in it. Like every week, the boys all want to be involved.
'There have been some tough decisions, as always; but we are comfortable with the 23 that we have got.'
Andy Farrell: "I know there's the sad news about Elliot and the news about Owen coming is the big one, but the squad that's been picked (to play the Waratahs) is an exciting one.
"At the top of that is Tadhg (Beirne) as captain. He's honoured and delighted. It took him aback when I told him and that's exactly the type of reaction you want."
Confirmed team news
Waratahs: Creighton; Kellaway; Foketi, Walton; Lancaster; Bowen, Wilson; Lambert, Dobbins, Tupou; Lee-Warner, Amatosero; Leota, Gamble, Sinclair (c)
Replacements: Vailanu, Barrett, Botha, Philip, Adamson, Grant, Edmed, O'Donnell
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British & Irish Lions: Keenan, Hansen, Jones, Tuipulotu, Kinghorn, Smith, Mitchell; Schoeman, Cowan-Dickie, Bealham, Beirne (c), Ryan, Pollock, Van der Flier, Earl
Replacements: Sheehan, Genge, Furlong, McCarthy, Cummings. Morgan, White, M Smith
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