Barring a sticky encounter against the Waratahs in Sydney, the tour fixtures on Australian soil had been straightforward for the 2025 British and Irish Lions – unsatisfyingly so, from a neutral’s perspective.

There were several British and Irish Lions players who would have been hoping to have a red-hot crack against the First Nations-Pasifika XV on Tuesday and force their way into consideration for the second Test.

Following a hard-fought 19-24 victory over the First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne, here’s how we rated the British and Irish Lions players.

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau says it’s up to him to provide the platform for prized recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to terrorise the British and Irish Lions at the MCG on Saturday night.

Wallabies veteran James Slipper has rejected Clive Woodward's comments that Australia have a "losing mentality" because they didn't chase a long-range consolation try.

Santiago Cordero and Francisco Gómez Kodela have played their final games for Argentina after a combined 29 years of international service.

Jamie George speaks ahead of starting for British and Irish Lions vs First Nations & Pasifika XV; Sky Sports Warren Gatland talks importance of final midweek game for Lions players; watch First Nations & Pasifika XV vs Lions on Sky Sports Action from 10.