Morgan is no stranger to a fierce contest for the seven shirt in a red jersey and has approached a similar battle on this tour with hard work and drive. The 25-year-old has been unfazed by any selection debates and headlines that arose last week when the first Test side was named. Curry was given the nod at seven and excelled in the 27-19 win in Brisbane, with the second Test taking place in Melbourne on Saturday. ''The last week has been no different," said Morgan. "I've had the opportunity today and I just try and train and perform the best I can. It's a highly competitive position and Tom Curry was outstanding on Saturday. "He's a great player and so is Josh (Van der Flier), so the competition is always high in that position and we try and get the best out of each other.'' Lions head coach Andy Farrell confirmed Irish lock Joe McCarthy has not trained this week following a foot injury. While there is still time for him to recover for the second Test in Melbourne, he remains a serious doubt for the weekend. If McCarthy is ruled out, it would mean a forward addition to the Test squad with a number of different bench combinations possible, including another back rower which might just be Morgan. On the big stage of a Rugby World Cup, Morgan captained Wales to their greatest ever win against Australia in 2023. He admits it would be some achievement to face the Wallabies while representing the Lions. ''It would be a massive honour and a very proud moment to be selected," said Morgan.