Joe McCarthy is the chief injury concern as the British and Irish Lions finalise plans for their shot at completing a series victory over Australia on Saturday.McCarthy limped off in the 27-19 triumph over the Wallabies in the first Test with the foot condition plantar fasciitis and has been unable to train since,

Lions rookie OL Miles Frazier will not be ready for action until "September, October" with a knee injury, per Detroit head coach Dan Campbell

A late call-up to the Lions squad from Scotland’s tour of New Zealand as cover for the injured Mack Hansen, Graham will now miss the final two Test matches against Australia. The Lions take on the Wallabies this Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground knowing a win will clinch the three-match series.

Former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward and Wallabies legend David Campese both criticised Australia captain Harry Wilson's decision in the first Test to kick into touch with the clock in the red with his side on their own line at 27-19 down.

Former Scotland centre Scott Hastings who knows how it feels to have a British and Irish Lions tour cut short by injury. A serious facial injury ended the 60-year-old's tour back in 1993, and he watched countryman Darcy Graham go through the same pain on Tuesday.

Hooker has looked improved throughout the early practice sessions, with his next hurdle being to prove that he can manage the offense in a game setting. The Lions tasked him with getting better on his anticipation, timing and footwork, and by all accounts he is improving in these areas.

"I’ve got a little thing on my board, ‘You can’t let anything sway your identity or what you want to become. You can’t let the fear of injury change the way you prepare.’"

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered several injury updates on notable players, including on linebacker Alex Anzalone, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.