Experiencing a British & Irish Lions Test for the first time is unmatched, filled with noise, energy, and significant stakes. Many players, except Tadhg Furlong and Maro Itoje, will feel this atmosphere for the first time and must harness it. Historical patterns show that winning the first Test against Australia often leads to a series win for the Lions. The current state of Australian rugby has contributed to expectations, leading to speculative discussions about a potential 3-0 victory for the Lions, which seems unrealistic if compared to tours in New Zealand or South Africa.
There is nothing that can compare to running out for a British & Irish Lions Test for the first time. The noise, the energy, the stakes are completely different from anything those players will have experienced before.
Only Tadhg Furlong and Maro Itoje have played Lions Test matches in front of supporters, making it a brand-new experience for most in the team who must own that atmosphere.
Whoever wins the first Test against Australia will likely win the series, which has historically favored the Lions when winning the opener.
It's inconceivable that anyone from the Lions camp would be talking about a 3-0 victory if this was a tour of New Zealand or South Africa.
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