The British and Irish Lions have beaten the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in a hard, physical match in their last midweek game of the Australian tour. The Lions remain unbeaten Down Under,

The Lions remain unbeaten since arriving in Australia but if this was a final audition for most of those selected, it would be fair to say they fluffed their lines. Perhaps that was to be expected given the curious look to the tourists’ matchday,

Kurtley Beale will get his chance to face the British & Irish Lions on a second tour after being named captain of the First Nations & Pasifika XV team for Tuesday's clash in Melbourne. The 95-cap flyhalf,