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'Not a sentimentalist': Schmidt defends shock decision

In a number of team changes, Joe Schmidt has handed retiring half Nic White a surprise Wallabies start in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions.

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Australia tears its hair out as it tries to come to terms with Lions series defeat

The Wallabies have swung between grieving and aggrieved since their loss in Melbourne but both must be put aside if they are to save face in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

'More time': Why Lynagh craves more Wallabies starts

Rookie flyhalf Tom Lynagh has outlined why he hopes Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt sticks with him for Saturday's final Test against the British and Irish Lions.

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Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test

World Rugby has called for greater respect to be shown towards match officials following the furore over the pivotal late call in the second Test

The Guardian - AU

World Rugby hits back at Joe Schmidt over criticism of controversial decision in second Lions Test

The governing body have said Schmidt’s comments post-match were ‘disappointing’

The Independent UK

World Rugby rebuffs Joe Schmidt’s safety claim over Lions’ match-winning try

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh backed the coach’s view that it was a dangerous clearout.

The Independent UK

Australia proved a point in Melbourne — but second Test cannot be a false dawn

The Wallabies answered plenty of questions with their performance at the MCG - but having let victory slip away, they must build on the showing

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Andy Farrell’s victorious Lions stand on the verge of all-time greatness

With the series won after a thrilling Melbourne comeback, the Lions must aim to complete a historic clean sweep

The Guardian - UK

Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ last-gasp controversial try

Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG

The Guardian - UK

Wounded Wallabies vow to rebound for third Lions Test

The Wallabies have injury worries ahead of the third Test against the British and Irish Lions, where they only have pride to play for after their game two loss.

AAP

No funeral: for the Wallabies and rugby in Australia this was a new beginning

By taking the fight to the team many consider the world’s best, a fearless young side again resembled the side once proudly Australia’s favourite

The Guardian - AU

‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try

The Wallabies head coach, Joe Schmidt, said Jac Morgan’s tackle did not ‘live up to’ World Rugby’s push for player safety

The Guardian - UK

Hugo Keenan reacts after last-minute try seals record Lions comeback and series win

The full-back slid over in the final moments to settle a brilliant contest at the MCG

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt disagree over ref call as Lions clinch series win

The Lions clinched a 29-26 victory in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Australia boss Joe Schmidt questions controversial decision in dramatic Lions defeat: ‘It’s a tough one to take’

Morgan’s clearout on Carlo Tizzano was reviewed by the officiating team before Hugo Keenan’s try was awarded

The Independent UK

Is Australia vs the British and Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch second Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the second Test

The Guardian - AU

Growing confidence gives Wallabies hope of ‘special’ win over Lions in MCG clash

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is keen to avoid reliance on results but admits victory in the second Test would be a huge fillip for this group of players

The Independent UK

Lions braced for Wallabies backlash with Australian giant ready to set tone at MCG

LIONS TOUR 2025: The Lions aim to finish the series at Melbourne’s iconic home of cricket, but Harry Latham-Coyle explores how the return of the colossal Will Skelton could charge a wounded Wallabies side in their pursuit of a decider in Sydney next week

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Wallabies look to avoid slice of unwanted Lions history

Skipper Harry Wilson says the Wallabies have taken confidence from their second half against the Lions but knows they need to lift to avoid a 59-year first.

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Wallabies can't lose heads in Lions Test tussle

The Wallabies have to play smart against the British and Irish Lions and need more than aggression to get on top of the tourists, says coach Joe Schmidt.

AAP

Big names return for Wallabies' do-or-die clash

The Wallabies' biggest and best players in Will Skelton and Rob Valetini say they don't want to play "nice" against the Lions in their crunch Test.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies boosted by returning Rob Valetini and Will Skelton for second Lions Test

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has recalled the hulking forwards to add much-needed muscle for the must-win second Test at the MCG

AAP

Unwanted Wallabies forward makes case for selection

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto says he's done all he can to break back into the Wallabies, but is resigned to flying home ahead of the second Test in Melbourne.

The Independent UK

Three ways the Wallabies can fight back after first Test defeat to Lions

Australia fell 1-0 behind with defeat in Brisbane - but a second half fightback will give Joe Schmidt’s side hope

AAP

'Easy target' Lynagh leans on dad, ready for round two

The Wallabies have seen the warrior within Tom Lynagh as they plot a response in Melbourne's must-win second Lions Test.

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