When is the Lions vs Australia Second Test? UK kick-off time, team lineups and where to watch as Farrell eyes series win

The British & Irish Lions can secure a Test series victory for the first time since 2013 when they take on Australia in Melbourne this Saturday.

Andy Farrell’s Lions squad claimed a brilliant 27-19 win over the Wallabies last week.

The scoreline somewhat flattered the hosts too with the Lions taking their foot off the pedal as the Aussies came back into the game late on at Lang Park in Brisbane.

But Farrell will be determined to make sure his men refocus quickly and avoid giving Australia any hope in the second Test.

Should Joe Schmidt’s side pull off a victory, a Third Test decider in Sydney would await next weekend.

Lions vs Australia: UK time and how to follow

The Second Test of the series will take place on Saturday, July 26.

It will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and kick-off is scheduled for 11pm UK time (8pm locally).

talkSPORT will have live coverage of the action.

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Lions vs Australia: Team news and lineups

Tom Curry kept out Jac Morgan, the only Welshman in the squad, out of the first Test and was superb so could continue.

Second row Joe McCarthy and fly-half Finn Russell left the field in Brisbane early due to plantar fasciitis and cramp respectively so will need to be monitored.

Owen Farrell captained the Lions in their game against the First Nations & Pasifika XV on Tuesday with several players looking to stake a claim to make the squad.

Darcy Graham, who was unlucky to miss out on the first Test squad, suffered an ankle injury on Tuesday just moments after scoring a try on his Lions debut.

No players from team that started last Saturday’s Test were involved at Marvel Stadium.

Three Test players from Brisbane were on the bench – Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Alex Mitchell.

Australia boss Joe Schmidt has confirmed that hard running forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini will be available for the second Test after sitting out the Brisbane opener with calf injuries.

Lions vs Australia: What has been said?

Andy Farrell braced his British and Irish Lions for the backlash coming from Australia following a 27-19 triumph that has placed them on the brink of a series victory.

“We do take encouragement from the display, but at the same time we know what is coming,” head coach Farrell said.

“We know what happened in the second half here and we roll into the second game knowing full well what happened in 2013.

“When an Australia team becomes desperate, it is difficult to handle, so we expect a different game next weekend.

“Not only was this Australia’s second game and they’ll be much better because of that, but also because of what it means to them and how proud they are. It’ll mean the world to them.

“We need to make sure we are ready for them to be at their best. It will take a better performance than what we’ve shown here to make sure we get a win next week.”