Owen Farrell has been named on the bench for the Lions’ potential series decider against the Wallabies after Andy Farrell was forced into last-minute midfield changes.
Sione Tuipulotu is suffering from a tight hamstring and Garry Ringrose is suffering from concussion, meaning Bundee Aki and Huw Jones will start together in the centres.
With three changes to the starting line-up, Andy Farrell selected nine Irish players in his starting XV.
Prop Andrew Porter has been selected ahead of Ellis Genge, while lock Ollie Chessum has replaced the injured Joe McCarthy.
Tuipulotu has been left out of the matchday 23, with Alex Mitchell, Farrell and Blair Kinghorn providing backline cover on the bench.
Welshman Jac Morgan has also been named on the bench.
Owen Farrell has been named on the bench for the Lions’ second Test against Australia
Sione Tuipulotu (right) is suffering from a tight hamstring but the Lions could wrap up the test
Andy Farrell, who has made three changes, says his side will have to be better than last time
Head coach Andy Farrell said: said: ‘We have put ourselves in a good position after the First Test, but we know there will be a massive reaction from this Wallaby team.
‘Everyone saw the quality they have in Brisbane and we know we will have to be a lot better than we were last week.
‘The opportunity to play in front of 100,000 supporters at the MCG, one of the world’s most iconic stadiums, is what makes Lions Tours unique and special.
‘And we know our Lions supporters will get behind the team on Saturday and create a fantastic atmosphere.’
15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #881
14. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints/England) #858
13. Huw Jones (Glasgow Warriors/Scotland) #878
12. Bundee Aki (Connacht Rugby/Ireland) #837
11. James Lowe (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #870
10. Finn Russell (Bath Rugby/Scotland) #835
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #879
1. Andrew Porter (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #876
2. Dan Sheehan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #873
3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #818
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens/England) (C) #825
5. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers/England) #875
6. Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby/Ireland) #838
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks/England) #853
8. Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #839
Andrew Porter has been named at prop ahead of Ellis Genge, who impressed last time out
Ollie Chessum comes into the first XV to replace the injured Joe McCarthy
Replacements:
16. Ronan Kelleher (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #864
17. Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears/England) #859
18. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby/England) #877
19. James Ryan (Leinster Rugby/Ireland) #880
20. Jac Morgan (Ospreys/Wales) #861
21. Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints/England) #860
22. Owen Farrell (Saracens/England) #780
23. Blair Kinghorn (Toulouse/Scotland) #882
