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Wallabies learn lessons of 2013 Lions series in bid to avoid first Test slip-up

Australia fly half Kurtley Beale slipped at an inopportune moment during the 2013 Lions first Test, and the Wallabies are keen to avoid a repeat

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 Independent UK

Son of Wallabies gun eyes Lions family history

Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh is jostling with his former mentor James O'Connor for a chance to make Australian rugby history and face the touring Lions.

AAP

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Old head O'Connor an asset for Wallabies: Beale

Looking for his own slice of history against the Lions, Kurtley Beale says the Wallabies will benefit from having an older player like James O'Connor on board.

AAP

Wallabies veteran excited for second Lions chance

James Slipper is looking to make new memories of the British and Irish Lions after saying the Wallabies let themselves down in their last Test in 2013.

AAP

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

James O'Connor makes Australia return for British and Irish Lions Test series after Noah Lolesio injury

Veteran fly-half back in Wallabies fold for first time in three years ahead of Brisbane opener

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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

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

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.

AAP

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

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

Farrell’s five selection posers in big week for Lions hoping to make Test squad

Time is short in Australia to make an impression on Andy Farrell and be one of the 23 in Brisbane on 19 July

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The 2025 Next Gen Wallabies sense Farrell’s Lions are there for the taking

Australia coach Joe Schmidt has lifted team from lowest ebb and made a country feel it can win again

AAP

Crusaders are Super Rugby champions yet again

The Crusaders have won the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs, stretching their incredible play-off record at home to 32 successive victories.

AAP

'It's crazy': Wallabies relive infamous burger brouhaha

A Burger King outing was among rugby's defining images of 2013. Kurtley Beale and Will Genia reflect on what the saga says about the pressure of a Lions series.

AAP

O'Connor misses Wallabies squad as Schmidt picks youth

James O'Connor is among the big names missing from the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in the season-opening Test match in Newcastle ahead of the Lions series.

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The Guardian - AU

Wallabies name squad for Fiji Test as James O’Connor misses out ahead of Lions series

Veteran James O’Connor has been overlooked for the Wallabies’ first Test of the year against Fiji, all but ruling him of out of British & Irish Lions series

AAP

Coach gives Reds the Kiss of life after sorry Super bow

The despondent Queensland Reds are licking their wounds after crashing out of the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals for a fourth straight season.

AAP

Kiss goodbye to doubts about safety of betting on Reds

History suggests the Queensland Reds don't stand a chance in Christchurch, but coach Les Kiss has seen evidence to suggest they can upset the Crusaders.

AAP

Huge boost for Reds as Crusaders call on All Blacks

The Reds have at least landed one psychological blow ahead of a qualifying final against the Crusaders that history suggests is a near-impossible task.

AAP

'I want it bad': why O'Connor feels ready to tame Lions

Former Wallabies star James O'Connor admits he's desperate for a Test recall for this winter's showpiece series against the touring British and Irish Lions.

AAP

Game over: Crusaders smash Waratahs' finals hopes

Another insipid defensive display has all but ended the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby Pacific finals chances in a 48-33 loss to the Crusaders in Sydney.

The Guardian - AU

James O’Connor in frame to make shock Wallabies return for Lions series

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has cleared the path for a shock return for pivot James O’Connor as he looks for more experience for the Lions series

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