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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.

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Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter start in Irish-heavy Lions side for second Test

Ollie Chessum is also brought into the starting side with Joe McCarthy out due to a foot injury, while Owen Farrell is brought on to the bench

The Independent UK

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

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Can Melbourne learn to love the Wallabies? Inside Australian rugby union’s fight for eyeballs in AFL heartland

The second Test against the British and Irish Lions will be held in the heart of an AFL city - but the Wallabies are hopeful that they will be the biggest show in town

The Independent UK

Jamie George predicts Lions will face backlash from ‘much better’ Australia

The Wallabies hope to have big-hitting forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini back from injury for the second Test in Melbourne.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell opens up on his Lions return, social media ‘poison’ and new-found perspective

INTERVIEW: Interview: As he prepares to captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time, Owen Farrell tells Harry Latham-Coyle why he is trying to love every moment in Australia

The Independent UK

Wallabies true believers with Lions series on the line

In his second series, James Slipper is in familiar territory with the Wallabies prop telling teammates to take belief from the way they finished the first Test.

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Owen Farrell to captain Lions against First Nations & Pasifika XV

Farrell is selected at inside centre for the Tuesday night clash in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Australia star Rob Valetini ‘good to go’ for second Test in huge boost for Wallabies

The flanker is in line to return having been sorely missed in the first encounter in Brisbane

The Independent UK

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

Lions one win from ending wait – 5 things we learned from first Test

The British and Irish Lions beat Australia 27-19 in Brisbane as they eye a first series win since 2013.

The Independent UK

British and Irish Lions overpower Australia in one-sided Test opener

The National (Scotland)

Lions vs Australia LIVE: First Test result, match stream and latest updates

Andy Farrell’s tourists record win over injury-hit Wallabies in series opener at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium

Evening Standard

Australian rugby embraces Lions circus but the elephant in the room is what comes next

State of domestic rugby union is at crossroads and the 2037 Lions tour operators may end up having their heads turned

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The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

The pivotal British & Irish Lions pick that could undo Australia in first Test

Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry have won a competitive fight for flanker places

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

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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 Guardian - AU

‘The bigger the better’: Wallabies’ hopes against Lions rest on broadest shoulders

Australia’s slim path to victory in the Test series against the Lions relies on power and punch at the back of their forward pack

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

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