Australia vs British and Irish Lions | Head-to-head battles

The stage is set for one of rugby’s most iconic and fiercely contested rivalries as Australia prepares to host the British and Irish Lions in the opening Test of this blockbuster series. Both Joe Schimdt and Andy Farrell have chosen their matchday 23.

Let us take a look at the key head-to-head battles.

Hookers

Matt Faessler vs Dan Sheehan

Number 8

Harry Wilson vs Jack Conan

Flyhalf

Tom Lynagh vs Finn Russell

Outside center

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii vs Huw Jones