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Brains and brawn: How the Wallabies can square the Lions series
Australia will be boosted by the return of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton in Melbourne. How they harness that go-forward and embrace the intensity of their First Nations and Pasifika colleagues, will be vital in the second Test.
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The Lions expecting a 'huge battle' vs. Australia
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British and Irish Lions player ratings: Back row shines in Brisbane
The British and Irish Lions got the job done in Brisbane with a 27-19 win over Australia in the first Test, so who stood out at Suncorp?
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Farrell: We know what Australia will bring next weekend
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'The best in the world': Lions earn high praise but ex-All Blacks coach hasn't ruled Wallabies out
The Lions had a walkover win over the AUNZ XV in Adelaide, but ex All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes "they've got a lot of work to do".
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WALLABIES SQUAD NAMED
'Adaptable' Joe Schmidt simply had to turn to James O'Connor
With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.
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'Rattled' O'Connor promises not to take Wallabies recall for granted
James O'Connor reacts to his shock Wallabies recall, telling reporters he missed Joe Schmidt's phone call and that this time he understands the significance of the opportunity he has in front of him.
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Wallabies vet excited for second Lions chance
Wallabies prop James Slipper has waited a "long, long time" but finally has the chance to erase the massive disappointment he felt in his last Test against the British and Irish Lions.
LIONS THROWBACK
When the Lions ended their 16-year losing streak vs. Australia
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When the British and Irish Lions beat World Champion South Africa
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Rugby
Brains and brawn: How the Wallabies can square the Lions series
Australia will be boosted by the return of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton in Melbourne. How they harness that go-forward and embrace the intensity of their First Nations and Pasifika colleagues, will be vital in the second Test.
Australia
International Test Match
Do the Wallabies need a permanent captain? No, says Joe
Joe Schmidt says Harry Wilson is growing into the role as Wallabies captain, but the coach has no plans to make him the team's permanent leader despite the No. 8 leading Australia in nine of the last 10 Tests.
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
