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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

The Independent UK

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.

AAP

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

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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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

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

The Independent UK

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'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.

AAP

Lions brace for backlash after Lynagh baptism of fire

Lions coach Andy Farrell is wary of a Wallabies' rebound after his side did enough in the first half to take first points in Brisbane.

AAP

Unfancied Wallabies finish strong against Lions as Jorgensen and Potter glimmer in gold

Tourists dominated early on but Australian public’s reintroduction to union featured a gallant display

The Guardian - AU

Andy Farrell pleased with the Lions after win but warns Australia will respond

The Lions won is Brisbane.

The Independent UK

Wallabies' task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy

The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.

AAP

Lions vs Australia: are the hosts strong enough to stop a whitewash?

Tourists eye history, but a 3-0 result wouldn’t bode well for a sport that needs a strong Aussie side

Evening Standard

My message to the Lions: own the experience and convert it into your fuel

The tourists are favourites against Australia, who need everything to go their way if they are to compete in this series

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The Independent UK

Why this Lions series needs Australia to win the first Test

With talk of a whitewash of the Wallabies understandable, Australia may have a point to prove in Brisbane in the first Test

The Independent UK

Lions turn up the power to tackle Australia – talking points ahead of first Test

The British and Irish Lions face the Wallabies in the series opener in Brisbane on Saturday.

AAP

Aussie-born Lions 'freak' in way of Wallaby trump card

A Wallabies star and Australian-born Lion will wage war in the midfield at Suncorp Stadium in a battle that could ignite the Lions Test series.

AAP

'If not now, when?': Lynagh ready for Lions hot seat

He's played just three Tests and never started, but Tom Lynagh is the man tasked with directing traffic at No.10 to begin the Lions series.

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The Independent UK

Andy Farrell insists Lions will not take weakened Wallabies lightly in first Test

The Lions are favoured for first Test victory in Brisbane but their head coach insists there will be no complacency from his side

Evening Standard

Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s tourists head back to Brisbane for first of three huge showdowns with the Wallabies

Evening Standard

Joe Schmidt insists injuries will not affect Australia ahead of first Lions Test

Will Skelton and Rob Valetini to miss Brisbane opener, with Tom Lynagh deputising for Noah Lolesio at fly-half on maiden Wallabies start

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies call on Nick Champion de Crespigny for surprise debut in Lions opener

Injuries to Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson make way for 29-year-old flanker, while No 8 Harry Wilson retains captaincy

The Independent UK

Joe Schmidt provides update on Rob Valetini and Will Skelton after huge double Australia injury blow

The pair have been ruled out of the opening Test in Brisbane in a huge injury blow

The Independent UK

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

The 22-year-old fly half has been handed the first Test reins by Joe Schmidt in a shock selection call

The Guardian - UK

Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks

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