Australia are banking on heavyweight reinforcements Rob Valetini and Will Skelton to help them avoid losing the series to the British & Irish Lions next weekend after they were outclassed in the first test on Saturday.

The Lions are 1-0 up going into the second Test of their series Down Under after a impressive victory in the opening Test. Although the tourists fell off the pace in the second half, their performance in the opening 40 minutes – plus an early try in the second half – means they always had a comfortable cushion.

The British and Irish Lions lead the series against Australia thanks to a First Test win in Brisbane. Ultimately it was a game of two halves as Andy Farrell’s side were the dominant force in the first-half, leading 17-5 at the break thanks in part to a brilliant performance from Finn Russell.