The addition of veteran Owen Farrell on the Lions’ bench for the second Test of the series only further highlights Australia’s biggest vulnerability and the major gamble Joe Schmidt is taking.
The Wallabies have rung in the changes following their series-opening defeat to the Lions — with coach Joe Schmidt bringing in reinforcements for their must-win Test in Melbourne. FULL TEAM NEWS
The Wallabies have been urged to select a player who will “die for the jersey” as they try to salvage their Test series against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne.
Australia’s most important player says he is ready to return at the MCG for the must-win second Test, as Lions coach Andy Farrell raises eyebrows with yet another curious selection call.
The Wallabies have defended their actions at the end of their first Test defeat to the Lions, and taken umbrage at scathing criticism from legendary England coach Sir Clive Woodward.
Melbourne-born Sione Tuipulotu lifts the lid on his feud with Joseph Suaalii, and the ‘chip on his shoulder’ he has after getting rejected by Australian rugby.
They’ve had vastly different journeys to the gold jersey, but these ‘Brothers in arms’ now have one united goal. How a 10-year bond will help the Wallabies forge through the tough moments against the Lions.
Nick Farr-Jones, John Eales and James Horwill – now add Harry Wilson who will captain his country against the Lions. And the skipper is imploring his teammates to win every moment despite massive experience gap.
The Wallabies have finally confirmed their captain for the First Test against the Lions in Brisbane with the team being announced, including a debutant. While the Lions have relied on an Aussie instead of the Welsh.
After first banning Australian journalists from being part of a WhatsApp group that updates with the latest tour information, Lions management are turning the screws on their own media.
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