12 years in the making and after a massive build up, the first test is finally here. The Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions at Suncorp Stadium.
The teams have been named with the Wallabies full of surprises with a new halves pairing of Jake Gordon and the 22-year-old young gun Tom Lynagh getting the keys to steer the ship.
Nick Champion de Crespigny will make his debut at 29 years of age with the injuries to Rob Valentini and Langi Gleeson.
On the Lions front, coach Farrell has gone with the Scottish centre combination of Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones who has been in career best form.
Finn Russell will be the man to guide the Lions around the park in what is a imposing looking side. Jac Morgan will be sole Welshman in the lineup.
Now the Lions are unbeaten down under and are looking very hard to beat. So can the Wallabies actually beat them or could this all be very bad.
They will need everything to go their way but it’s the battle up front that will be the key and the ability for Australia build pressure and win the territory and find ways to frustrate the tourists.
I do think they are a chance to get this one and these are my best bets for test one:
TIPS
- Wallabies +9.5 @ $1.97
- Under 51.5 Total Points @ $1.85
- Anytime try: Fraser Mcreight ($5.00) + Tommy Freeman ($5.00)