The Lions’ scrum has been strong all tour but the unit of Ellis Genge, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong has been particularly good. Genge gives you carrying power, Sheehan the athleticism of a centre. Maro Itoje, the captain, was always a certainty along with Jack Conan at No8, despite Earl’s best efforts.

Where next for the British & Irish Lions?The current tour to Australia has been undermined by complaints from the touring side over the strength of the opposition, and there is persistent talk of alternative venues in the future,

The long wait is finally over as the British and Irish Lions take on Australia in the First Test in Brisbane in a few short hours.A packed tour so far has all been leading up to this for Andy Farrell’s side,

Sky Sports analysts Dan Biggar, Sam Warburton and John Barclay reveal their predications for the British and Irish Lions series opening Test vs the Wallabies in Brisbane; watch Australia vs the Lions

Geoff Parling stood alongside John Eales to discuss the significance of the Lions series in front of Australia’s squad ahead of this summer’s tour.

Infamous last-gasp slip in 2013 First Test in Brisbane cost the Wallabies dramatic win in series they lost 2-1

Finn Russell unfazed by magnitude of first Test against Wallabies with Scotland team-mates by his side in Brisbane; watch Australia vs The Lions on Saturday from 10am (kick-off 11am) live on Sky Sport