Kinghorn and Ryan brought in for final Lions Test
Andy Farrell has made two changes to the British and Irish Lions team for the third and final Test against Australia as they aim to clinch a series whitewash in Sydney on Saturday.
Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan, who will partner captain Maro Itoje in the second row, both come into the starting line-up, replacing James Lowe at left wing and Ollie Chessum at lock, respectively.
The Lions secured the series with a week to spare after snatching a dramatic last-gasp 29-26 victory in Melbourne last Saturday.
Winning try scorer Hugo Keenan retains his place at full-back, while Bundee Aki and Huw Jones are once again chosen to start in midfield.
An all-Irish front row is also retained, with Tadhg Furlong in line to equal Alyn-Wyn Jones' record of nine consecutive Test starts.
Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen are not involved in the squad despite returning to training this week following foot injuries, with Sione Tuipulotu also left out. Garry Ringrose had already been ruled out earlier this week due to concussion protocols.
Farrell has also opted for a 6-2 split between forwards and backs on the bench, with Ben Earl added to the replacements.
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Meanwhile, Australia have made a number of changes as they look to finish the series on a high, with one of those being Rob Valetini, who misses out with a calf injury.
Allan Alaalatoa also dropped out with a shoulder injury, with Taniela Tupou replacing him after impressing for the First Nations & Pasifika XV. Jake Gordon, a try-scorer last week, is not involved either, having recently returned from a hamstring injury.
Nic White, who will retire from international rugby after Saturday's Test, starts at scrum-half in place of Tate McDermott, who starts on the bench.
Dylan Pietsch and Tom Hooper also come into the side, with the former replacing Harry Potter, who was forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half of the second Test.
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British and Irish Lions XV: Hugo Keenan, Tommy Freeman, Huw Jones, Bundee Aki, Blair Kinghorn, Finn Russell, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Maro Itoje (captain), James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Tom Curry, Jack Conan.
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Ollie Chessum, Jac Morgan, Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell, Owen Farrell.
Australia XV: Tom Wright, Max Jorgensen, Joseph Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Dylan Pietsch, Tom Lynagh, Nic White; James Slipper, David Porecki, Taniela Tupou, Nick Frost, Will Skelton, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (captain).
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Jeremy Williams, Langi Gleeson, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Andrew Kellaway.