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

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh plans to seek answers from World Rugby about a referee's decision in the second test against the British & Irish Lions. The call, which secured a win for the Lions, has been criticized for contradicting safety measures and sparked controversy among the Wallabies.

Congratulations are due to Andy Farrell, Maro Itoje and the British and Irish Lions squad for securing a series victory in Australia.

British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell isn't buying into predictions of a 3-0 series sweep over Australia.

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh said he would seek an explanation from World Rugby on the late call by referee Andrea Piardi that ultimately decided the match and the series in the second test against the British & Irish Lions.

On the latter point, several posers present themselves.

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Australia on Monday called up former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross for the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions, while wing Harry Potter was ruled out injured.