The British and Irish Lions will have even "greater confidence" of beating Australia in the first Test after seeing the Wallabies' under-strength line-up, says Ugo Monye.

Scottish midfield to unpick the Wallabies' defence but no Welshman makes the matchday squad for the first time since 1896

Andy Farrell names British and Irish Lions squad to face Australia in first Test; Tom Curry, Sione Tuipulotu start; Owen Farrell, Henry Pollock not in 23; watch first Australia vs Lions Test on Saturd

The British & Irish Lions have rarely been as heavily favoured to win a test as they will be for their opening clash with Australia on Saturday, even if you might not guess it listening to coach Andy Farrell.

Tadhg Beirne has been handed a start on the blindside in the British and Irish Lions team for the first Test against Australia, with Owen Farrell missing out on the matchday squad.

Geoff Parling stood alongside John Eales to discuss the significance of the Lions series in front of Australia’s squad ahead of this summer’s tour.

British & Irish Lions winger Mack Hansen is a doubt for the series-opening test against Australia on Saturday following a foot injury sustained in the tour match against the Australia-New Zealand invitational XV.

The British and Irish Lions will take on Australia in the first Test of their tour Down Under this weekend, live on talkSPORT. Andy Farrell’s side head into their opener against the