Morgan could be back on the bench as Lions line up for final Test

THE British & Irish Lions are in the strange position of having won the series with one game to spare.

- STEFFAN THOMAS Rugby correspondent

They have not been in this position since 1997 when Sir Ian McGeechan's side had already won the Test series against the-then world champions South Africa, only to lose the final Test.

Make no mistake, this Saturday's clash in Sydney is not a dead rubber and Andy Farrell will be desperate to complete a clean sweep over the Wallabies.

Some will say Farrell shouldn't try to fix what isn't broken, while there is an equally valid opinion which says the Lions coach should tinker with his side by bringing in some fresh legs.

We will find out what Farrell does over the next couple of days, but this is the team we would pick for the third Lions Test, and what we think is most likely.

15. Hugo Keenan

The 29-year-old recovered from a nasty virus which affected his performances earlier on in the tour to play a pivotal role in the series win.

Keenan was outstanding in Melbourne with his positional play, solidity under the high ball and matchwinning try marking the Irishman out as a key player. With the Test series already in the bag with one game remaining, Farrell might consider giving Blair Kinghorn a run-out in the number 15 jersey but why fix what's not broken?

14. Mack Hansen

The 27-yearold missed the first two Tests with a foot injury but has been declared fit to play.

Hansen impressed in the early warm-up games and is a huge favourite of Farrell having been a key figure in Ireland's success over the last few years. James Lowe did not enjoy his best game in Melbourne and it would be no surprise if Hansen were to take his place in Sydney.

13. Huw Jones

With Garry Ringrose ruled out of Saturday's clash in Sydney this is a straightforward selection.