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James O’Connor is the experienced general the Wallabies need to face the Lions

Coach Joe Schmidt will hope the veteran fly-half can re-enter the fray and calm the mild panic brought on by Noah Lolesio’s season-ending injury

The Guardian - AU

Veteran James O’Connor answers fly half SOS as Wallabies confirm squad for Lions series

O’Connor and prop James Slipper could both feature in a Test against the tourists for a second time

The Independent UK

Wallabies captain unclear as coach delays Lions call

The Wallabies skipper for the Lions series hasn't been revealed with coach Joe Schmidt saying he wants to be sure the leader will be playing in the first Test.

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James O’Connor earns Wallabies recall as squad named for Lions Test series

Veteran selected after last playing for Australia in 2022 with James Slipper also included in 36-player squad to face British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - AU

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Describing the Lions series as bigger than a World Cup, James O'Connor is vowing to share his Super success to help the Wallabies upset the touring side.

AAP

Van der Flier caps win as Lions labour to patchy victory over ACT Brumbies

Andy Farrell’s British & Irish Lions won 36-24 despite ACT Brumbies crossing first in Canberra, but Blair Kinghorn raised injury fears after being replaced early on

The Guardian - UK

Lolesio's substitute can shine: Wallabies great Giteau

While disappointed injured Noah Lolesio will miss facing the Lions, Test great Matt Giteau says another Wallabies playmaker is ready to take his opportunity.

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'People were worried': How Joe Schmidt saved Lions tour

The ACT Brumbies and a resurgent Wallabies side pose a serious threat to the British and Irish Lions as they enter the pointy end of their Australian tour.

AAP

Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of Lions Test series after neck surgery

Australia have suffered a significant setback with confirmation that their first-choice fly-half, Noah Lolesio, will miss the Lions series through injury

The Guardian - UK

Australia fly-half Noah Lolesio ruled out of all British and Irish Lions Tests

The 25-year-old has undergone an unspecified operation.

The Independent UK

Noah Lolesio: Australia fly-half to miss Lions Test series after undergoing surgery

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has tough decision to make over starting No10 with first-choice option now sidelined

Evening Standard

Australia fly half Noah Lolesio set to miss Lions series after undergoing neck surgery

The Wallabies playmaker was carried off on a stretcher after a worrying incident during the win over Fiji

The Independent UK

Lolesio ruled out of Lions in blow for Wallabies hopes

In a huge blow for the Wallabies, playmaker Noah Lolesio will miss taking on the touring Lions after undergoing surgery following an injury against Fiji.

AAP

Lions offer Test selection clues in strong side to face Brumbies

Maro Itoje returns to lead the British and Irish Lions against the Brumbies

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Stoked with win but not performance: Wallabies' White

Veteran halfback Nic White concedes the Wallabies' performance isn't where it needs to be heading into the Lions after they conjured a late try to down Fiji.

The Independent UK

Joe Schmidt throws serious doubt on Australia’s chances of beating Lions after narrow Fiji escape

Schmidt insists ‘there’s not real confidence’ after his Wallabies side needed a 78th-minute try from Harry Wilson to sneak past a valiant Fiji side

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies maintain ‘quiet resolve’ for Lions series despite injuries, errors and uncertainties

The last-gasp escape against Fiji revealed areas of concern for Joe Schmidt as he prepares to name squad for series

Evening Standard

Noah Lolesio hurt as last-gasp try saves Australia against Fiji in only Lions warm-up

Fly-half sustains potential concussion as lacklustre Wallabies narrowly avert disaster with late Harry Wilson score

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The Guardian - AU

Wallabies score late to snatch win against surging Fiji as Lions await

Harry Wilson scored in the 79th minute to secure a 21-18 victory in Newcastle, burying the demons of 2023 World Cup defeat

The Guardian - AU

Australia 21-18 Fiji: international rugby union Test – as it happened

Wallabies survive scare from surging Fiji at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle

AAP

'We showed them': Lion-hearted Waratahs hit back

The British and Irish Lions have denied the NSW Waratahs a famous victory with an unconvincing 21-10 victory in Sydney.

AAP

Porecki gets Wallabies nod to erase Fiji demons

Hooker Dave Porecki will return for the Wallabies against Fiji after captaining the side in the teams' last clash, a shock loss at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The Guardian - AU

David Porecki returns to Wallabies team to face Fiji after 643-day international absence

The Wallabies have opted for experience in their front row to face Fiji this weekend, with former captain David Porecki called back into the team

AAP

Paisami hunting a Test recall and a Bundee encore

Set to return to the Wallabies set-up, Hunter Paisami put his name in lights despite the fast-starting Reds' heavy loss to the Lions in Brisbane.

AAP

British Lions hit straps to sprint past plucky Reds

The Reds threatened a massive boilover before the British & Irish Lions found their feet for a 52-12 win at a packed Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

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