The final-minute shemozzle, in which a controversial clean-out by Jac Morgan on Wallaby Carlo Tizzano went uncalled, dominated headlines. But this is when the Wallabies really lost the Lions Test.
Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh wants to see “accountability” from World Rugby after a controversial non-call in the final minute gifted the Lions a try to win the series.
Still livid at the contentious last-minute ruling that cost them victory in the second Test, the Wallabies are facing the threat of total humiliation if they don’t quickly move on.
The Wallabies will demand an explanation from World Rugby as a former star explodes on the controversial decision that cost Australia Test victory over the British & Irish Lions.
Rugby: Rob Valentini and Will Skelton will return for the Wallabies second test against the Lions.
Shattered backrower Pete Samu has opened up for the first time after the British & Irish Lions blocked his bid to play for a team that represents his heritage.
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
Rugby: Rob Valetini and Will Skelton are set to return for the Wallabies’ crucial second clash with the British & Irish Lions at the MCG.
The Wallabies have added some much-needed physicality to their pack for Saturday night’s clash with the British and Irish Lions at the MCG.
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They’re supposed to be a group of “jilted rejects”. Yet against the odds, the First Nations and Pasifika Invitational showed the Wallabies how they can keep their series against the British and Irish Lions alive.
Rugby: Wallabies winger Harry Potter wasn’t impressed by critical comments from Sir Clive Woodward, labelling them ‘ridiculous’.
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