British Irish Lions Face Australia New Zealand Invitational XV in Adelaide Test

The British & Irish Lions prepare for their upcoming test series with a series of strong lineups and matches against top-tier opposition. The Australia-New Zealand Invitational XV, featuring a blend of All Blacks and Wallabies players, will face the Lions in Adelaide as a final warm-up, with co-captains Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and David Havili leading the side. Meanwhile, the Lions are set to field a near-full-strength team against the Brumbies in Canberra, with Maro Itoje captaining and key players like Joe McCarthy, Tom Curry, and Finn Russell included. These matches serve as critical preparations ahead of the Lions' first Test against Australia. The Wallabies also secured a narrow victory over Fiji, providing their coaching staff with positive takeaways ahead of the series. Meanwhile, in AFL, Carlton makes team changes ahead of their round against the Lions, who currently hold second place on the ladder.