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I captained the Lions to a series win. Here’s what I’d say if I was Wallabies skipper
The Wallabies just need to be six things: upset, disappointed, bitter, angry, vengeful and wanting to destroy everything in their path.
- Martin Johnson
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‘It’s insulting’: Farrell dismisses doubts over Australia as future Lions hosts
The British and Irish Lions are eyeing off a series whitewash, but there’s no danger they won’t return to Australia in 2037. Here’s why.
- Jonathan Drennan and Iain Payten
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- British & Irish Lions
Wallabies rush in hooker on Test eve as double injury strikes
A hooker who was originally set to miss selection for the third Test is now starting for the Wallabies, and a back-up has been rushed in.
- Iain Payten and Jonathan Drennan
‘You’ve got a crazy talent on your hands’: O’Driscoll backs Suaalii to thrive in rugby
One of the greatest centres in rugby history Brian O’Driscoll first noticed Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii after getting sent off in State of Origin, but believes the Wallaby has the edge and skill set to thrive in rugby union for years to come.
- Jonathan Drennan
‘54Gs of force through his neck’: Online abuse, sore neck see Tizzano left out of third Test
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has revealed the pressure endured by Wallabies flanker Carlo Tizzano - on and off the field - relating to the MCG’s ruck-gate.
- Iain Payten
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- British & Irish Lions
Nic White wanted to run water in Sydney to retire in his boots. He’s starting instead
In a departure from tradition, Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt not only factored in a player’s retirement to selection plans, he hopes it will lift his side emotionally against the Lions.
- Iain Payten
Many argue the ‘Superman’ try is dangerous. World Rugby say play on
The forgotten controversy from the MCG was Lions hooker Dan Sheehan’s NFL-style dive over Wallabies tacklers to score. But despite concerns about the safety consequences, there are no plans to amend the laws.
- Iain Payten
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- Australian rugby
Mouthguard data reveals Tizzano copped ‘high magnitude’ impact at MCG
World Rugby boss cited smart mouthguards as evidence of its commitment to player welfare – but the same equipment showed Wallaby accused of “diving” suffered a significant blow to the neck.
- Iain Payten
Wallabies hit back after Tizzano branded a diver
The Wallabies are still reeling from a controversial defeat in Melbourne, defending Carlo Tizzano’s integrity after former England player James Haskell accused the breakaway of diving.
- Jonathan Drennan
Rugby Australia to seek answers from World Rugby over MCG call
Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has backed Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt over his spray at the referee’s decision to not penalise foul play in the final minute of the second Lions Test.
- Iain Payten
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