How to watch British and Irish Lions vs Australia: TV channel and live stream for second Test today

Leading from the front: Dan Sheehan was among the scorers in the first Test (Getty Images)

The British and Irish Lions return to action in their second of three Tests against Australia on Saturday.

The stage is set at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as Australia look to draw level in the series after falling short in Brisbane last week.

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The Lions remain unbeaten on this tour, and will look to preserve that record in Melbourne on Saturday. A win would see them clinch the series with a match to spare.

Andy Farrell has shuffled his starting lineup after beating Pasifika XV on Tuesday. Garry Ringrose had been tipped to start, but withdrew from the team at the last minute after experiencing concussion symptoms in training - he is replaced by Huw Jones.

Bundee Aki has also stepped in to the squad as Sione Tuipulotu struggles with a tight hamstring.

"These games are the reason you want to play rugby,” said Maro Itoje. “You want to play rugby and be a part of these huge occasions, huge games with maybe a little bit of jeopardy on the line but also the opportunity to do something special. To be a part of something special.”

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How to watch British and Irish Lions vs Australia second Test

TV channel: Live coverage of the Second Test is available via Sky Sports, who have exclusive broadcasting rights to the Lions tour in the UK this summer.

Their broadcast starts at 9:30am BST on Saturday morning on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.

Live stream: Fans with a Sky Sports subscription can also watch the Second Test live online via the Sky Go app, while it’s available to stream via NOW.

Live blog: Follow the Second Test action with Standard Sport’s live blog.

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