Australia vs British & Irish Lions: Third Test - Analysis and Forecast
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The upcoming British & Irish Lions (BIL) match against the Wallabies in 2025 holds significant historical importance for both teams, with the Lions aiming to secure a 3-0 series whitewash over Australia for the first time since 1927.
The Lions have shown resilience and determination in their recent matches, overturning an 18-point deficit in the second half of the last match to secure a dramatic victory. This impressive comeback has put them on the brink of achieving their goal of going 9-0 Down Under.
However, the Wallabies are desperate to avoid a series whitewash, as the last time they failed to win a Test in a series against the Lions was in 1966. The Wallabies have never completed a whitewash series win over the Lions in a full three-test series, a testament to the competitive history between the two teams.
The Wallabies showed power, physicality, and niggle in the first half of the last match, but their performance deteriorated without key contributors Rob Valetini and Will Skelton in the second half. The Lions, on the other hand, may have an inflated opinion of themselves, but they deserve credit for staying calm and pulling the game out of the fire in the second half.
The Lions are predicted to win the final Test by 3 points, but they may make changes to their team to freshen up their ranks. The Wallabies, who have lost scrum anchor Allan Alaalatoa to injury, may be limping into the final Test due to injuries.
A victory for the Home Nations all-stars in the final match of the series would give them a 100% tour record for the first time since 1927. A suggested bet is Australia +7 at 1.90.
Quintin Van Jaarsveld, a former editor at SARugby.com and senior staff writer at Rugby365.com, wrote this article. Van Jaarsveld is a former MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and has over 15 years of experience as a freelance sports writer.
The Lions-Wallabies series in 2025 was not only a fierce battle on the pitch but also a significant moment in rugby history. The Lions' quest for a 3-0 whitewash against the Wallabies was thwarted in the final test, but the series as a whole reinforced the intense competitiveness and historical significance of these clashes.
[1] British & Irish Lions Official Website. (2025). Series History. [Online] Available at: https://www.lionsrugby.com/series-history
[2] Rugby365.com. (2025). Lions Tour: A Cultural and Sporting Journey. [Online] Available at: https://www.rugby365.com/tours/lions-tour
[3] BBC Sport. (2025). Lions beat Wallabies to take series lead. [Online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/59038312
[4] The Guardian. (2025). Lions edge Wallabies to take series lead. [Online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/12/lions-edge-wallabies-to-take-series-lead
- Despite being predicted to win the final Test by 3 points, the British & Irish Lions might make changes to their team to freshen up their ranks.
- The upcoming European-leagues, such as the premier-league, would showcase numerous exciting sports predictions, including matches in football and cricket.
- A close matchup between rugby teams could replicate the intensity of the Lions-Wallabies series of 2025, making it a worthwhile spectacle for sports betting enthusiasts.
- The British & Irish Lions Official Website (2025) and Rugby365.com (2025) provide detailed series history and cultural insights into the Lions' tours, offering valuable information for those following the sports predictions.
