How to watch British and Irish Lions vs Pasifika XV: TV channel and live stream

The British and Irish Lions return to action on Tuesday morning, facing the First Nations & Pasifika XV at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.

Pasifika XV is a select side made up of players with Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islands, or Pacific Islands heritage.

This match falls between the first and second Australia Tests, meaning fans will likely be treated to a rotated Lions squad, with Andy Farrell prioritising a crucial weekend meeting with the Wallabies.

Gregor Brown could be thrown straight into the deep end after being called up on Sunday as a replacement for the injured Joe McCarthy, who was withdrawn shortly after halftime of the first test, suffering with a bout of plantar fasciitis.

Pasifika, though, will be chasing a statement win over this as yet unbeaten tourist side.

Featuring in the squad is Kurtley Beale, an experienced international with 33 caps, and Rob Leota, who faced the Lions earlier this tour as a part of the Waratahs. Coached by Toutai Kefu, a 60-cap Wallaby and former Barbarian, they will be no pushovers.

TV channel: Live coverage of the First Test is available via Sky Sports, who have exclusive broadcasting rights to the Lions tour in the UK this summer.

Their broadcast starts at 10am BST on Tuesday morning on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.

Live stream: Fans with a Sky Sports subscription can also watch the First Test live online via the Sky Go app, while it’s available to stream via NOW.