Time: July 12, 2025, 10:00 UTC+0
Location: Adelaide Oval, Australia
A historic clash unfolds as the British & Irish Lions face the AUNZ Invitational XV, a rare combined squad of Australian and New Zealand talent coached by former All Blacks mentor Ian Foster. The Lions, led by captain Maro Itoje and boasting elite players from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, aim to assert their dominance in this pivotal tour match. Meanwhile, the AUNZ XV—assembled for the first time in 30 years—brings explosive Southern Hemisphere flair, blending Wallabies’ grit and All Blacks’ precision. With both teams eyeing momentum ahead of the Test series, expect a high-octane battle: the Lions’ structured power against AUNZ’s creative counterattacks, all under the iconic Adelaide lights.
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