One last chance for the matchday squad to play themselves into contention for Saturday’s second Test.
Watch First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions today as the tourists prepare for Saturday’s second Test against the Wallabies.
– Date: Tuesday 22 July, 2025
– Kick-off time: 8.00pm AEST (local) / 11.00am BST
– FREE stream: RugbyPass TV (US)
– Other TV channels: Sky Sports/Now (UK and Ireland), Stan Sport (Australia)
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The Lions’ first ever encounter with a First Nations & Pasifika side is a big one for the players selected. As the last warm-up game of the tour, this Melbourne clash represents a final chance for today’s matchday squad to play themselves into Saturday’s Test team. Many of those who started at the weekend made themselves very difficult to drop, so the pressure levels will be high.
Many of the players in today’s 23 were late arrivals in Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions squad, including captain-for-the-day Owen Farrell. There are also starting spots for wing Darcy Graham, centre Jamie Osborne, scrum-half Ben White, hooker Jamie George and prop Finlay Belham.
Elsewhere in the backs, Blair Kinghorn gets a chance to re-establish himself as first choice full-back after an injury lay-off, while Duhan van der Merwe and Fin Smith get the nod on the wing and at fly-half, respectively.
Up front, Pierre Schoeman starts at loosehead, James Ryan is in the second row, and there’s an exciting back row of Jac Morgan, Josh van der Flier and Henry Pollock. New arrivals Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, Tom Clarkson and Gregor Brown, are all on the bench alongside Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell and Marcus Smith (all of whom featured against the Wallabies), and Garry Ringrose (returning to the field after completing post-concussion return-to-play protocols).
36-year-old Kurtley Beale, who played in all three Tests for the Wallabies in 2013, captains the First Nations & Pasifika side, many of whom have already faced the Lions on this tour. World Cup-winning Wallaby Totaui Kefu coaches the side.
This guide will tell you everything you need to know to watch First Nations & Pasifika v Lions live streams on a chilly, potentially showery evening in Melbourne, whether you’re looking to follow the game on TV or online. Scroll down to the end of the article for the line-ups.
FREE First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions live streams in the US
This a good time to be a rugby fan in the US because all of the British & Irish Lions’ warm-up matches are available for FREE via World Rugby’s RugbyPass TV service. Watch a First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions live stream from 6.00am ET/3.00am PT this morning.
You’ll need to pay to watch the Lions’ remaining Test matches against the Wallabies, however, as they’ll be available on CBS and subscription service Paramount+.
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Watch the Lions on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland
Sky Sports has the rights to every match of this year’s Lions tour for fans in the UK or Ireland.
You can watch a First Nations & Pasifika XV live stream on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action. Coverage starts at 10.00am BST ahead of the 11.00am kick-off.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the game on iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox and the Sky Go app for desktop. Find out more on the Sky website.
First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions live streams in Australia
While the remaining Lions Tests against the Wallabies are available for free on Nine and the 9Now streaming platform, you need to head to subscription service Stan Sport for this First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions clash. You can live stream the match (without ads) on the platform, along with every other game of the Lions’ 2025 tour. Stan Sport costs $15/month on top of your usual Stan plan.
The match kicks off in Melbourne at 8.00pm AEST this evening.
Watch First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions in New Zealand
Fans in New Zealand need to head for subscription broadcaster Sky Sport NZ. The First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions live stream gets underway at 10.00pm NZST tonight night.
A subscription to streaming service Sky Sport Now costs $54.99 per month or $549.99 per year (equivalent to $45.83 per month). Day passes are also available for $29.99.
Follow the Lions in South Africa
You can watch First Nations & Pasifika XV v British & Irish Lions on SuperSport in South Africa from midday (SAST) today.
There are various SuperSport packages available, covering traditional TV on DStv and direct live streaming.
First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions line-ups and officials
First Nations & Pasifika XV
Andy Muirhead, Triston Reilly, Lalakai Foketi, David Feliuai, Filipo Daugunu, Kurtley Beale (captain), Kalani Thomas; Lington Ieli, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Taniela Tupou, Darcy Swain, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, Charlie Gamble, Tuaina Taii Tualima
Replacements:
Richie Asiata, Marley Pearce, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Rob Leota, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Jarrah McLeod
British & Irish Lions
Blair Kinghorn, Darcy Graham, Jamie Osborne, Owen Farrell (captain), Duhan van der Merwe, Fin Smith, Ben White; Pierre Schoeman, Jamie George, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Scott Cummings, Jac Morgan, Josh van der Flier, Henry Pollock.
Replacements:
Ewan Ashman, Rory Sutherland, Thomas Clarkson, Gregor Brown, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Marcus Smith, Garry Ringrose
Georgia’s Nika Amashukeli is the referee for today’s match, assisted by Ben O’Keeffe of New Zealand and Andrea Piardi of Italy. South Africa’s Marius Jonker casts his eye over the video monitors as the TMO.
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