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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

Evening Standard

Lions team vs Australia: Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu picked to start First Test as Owen Farrell misses out

All-Scottish centre partnership outside Finn Russell as Bundee Aki and Marcus Smith named on bench

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - AU

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Tadhg Beirne starts in back row as Owen Farrell misses out on first Lions Test against Australia

No Welshman is selected in a Lions Test squad for the first time since the 1890s

The Independent UK

‘Make it happen when it matters’ – Andy Farrell urges Lions to embrace pressure

Andy Farrell named a powerful side for the first Test against Australia with Tom Curry starting alongside Tadhg Beirne and Jack Conan in back row

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith keeps Owen Farrell out of Lions squad for first Test in Australia

Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne have been given the nod in the ferociously competitive flanker positions.

The Independent UK

Business time as Farrell makes tough first Test calls

Eleven Irish players have been included in Andy Farrell's first Test team to face the Wallabies in Brisbane, but there was no room for son Owen.

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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 Independent UK

Lions brace for 'daunting' run home to AFL finals

Brisbane Lions face five top-eight rivals over the last six rounds, starting with the Western Bulldogs as they chase a top-two finish.

AAP

Morning Mail: Trump lashes Maga ‘weaklings’ over Epstein case, Australia’s birthrate falls, and a Hiroshima love story

US president criticises supporters for demanding more disclosure on Jeffrey Epstein case; figures show inner-city residents having fewer children

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies throw 'psycho' bolter to Lions for debut

A debutant Wallaby labelled a "psycho" has been tasked with filling the void left by injured ball-carrier Rob Valetini in the first Lions Test.

AAP

The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation

Maro Itoje’s unstoppable rise to the very top of his sport brings both pride and idolisation from the British-Nigerian community

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re not here to pay homage’: Lion turned Australia coach Geoff Parling on how hosts can stun tourists

There’s no room for sentiment as Wallabies assistant bids to leave country on a high before his move to Leicester Tigers

The Guardian - UK

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Sports Illustrated

The Biggest Current Rival for Every NFC Team

From recent bad blood to historic hatred, here’s who each NFC club should view as its most fierce competitor.

The Independent UK

Dan Sheehan says Lions can fire up travelling support if they ‘give them a win’

The Lions are favourites to come out on top in the three-Test series against Australia going into Saturday’s Brisbane opener.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend selects Lions-bound duo for Scotland clash with Samoa

Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman will feature in Scotland’s front row in Auckland on Friday ahead of linking up with the Lions in Melbourne.

The Independent UK

Ewan Ashman and Rory Sutherland to start for Scotland before Lions duty

The front-row forwards have been named in Gregor Townsend’s team for their final summer tour match at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.

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AAP

'Got to be up for it': Waugh declaration ahead of Test

With easily the worst record of the three traditional Lions' opponents, there is much at stake when the Wallabies begin the series in Brisbane.

AAP

Lions' Gatland gun leaves lasting mark on Bronco Ben

British and Irish Lions mentor Warren Gatland has been a guiding light in the coaching of Ben Te'o, who was in the Lions side on a famous tour of New Zealand.

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell expected to be left out of Lions squad for first Wallabies Test

Andy Farrell is likely to opt for Marcus Smith over his son, while Tom Curry is expected to feature in the back row

AAP

'Spikes the hairs': Eales' words ring in Wilson's ears

The Wallabies will clash with the Lions in a crucial first Test in Brisbane, the tone set back in January by an inspiring John Eales address.

The Guardian - UK

Future British & Irish Lions tour of France on the agenda at Melbourne summit

Abdel Benazzi, vice-president of the French rugby federation, said supporters and players would buy in to repeat of the 1989 France v Lions fixture

AAP

'Crazy stuff': AC/DC help Wallabies power up

The Wallabies have turned to some Aussie music greats as they brace for the "crazy stuff" that will come their way in Brisbane's Lions Test series opener.

The Independent UK

Jack Conan says nerves mounting as Lions prepare to name first Test team

The players will be told who has made the matchday 23 for Saturday’s series opener at a meeting on Wednesday.

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