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'Newton's third law': Schmidt defence of rested Tizzano

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has urged Carlo Tizzano to avoid social media after copping online abuse following Australia's second-Test loss to the Lions.

AAP

England v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

In a day truncated due to rain, England bowled poorly but ended it on top, despite the nasty-looking shoulder injury suffered by Chris Woakes

The Guardian - UK

Andy Farrell names full-strength Lions squad for third Australia Test as whitewash within reach

Just two new names appear on the teamsheet as the tourists look to finish the summer unbeaten

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Blair Kinghorn and James Ryan handed Lions starts in third Test

Coach Andy Farrell has made just two changes to the starting line-up for Saturday’s tour climax against Australia in Sydney.

The National (Scotland)

Nic White called on to inspire Australia for third Lions Test in Sydney

Retiring scrum-half will play his final match in the No 9 jersey while Dylan Pietsch and Taniela Tupou are named as injury replacements

The Guardian - AU

'Not a sentimentalist': Schmidt defends shock decision

In a number of team changes, Joe Schmidt has handed retiring half Nic White a surprise Wallabies start in the third Test against the British and Irish Lions.

AAP

England And India Set For Final Push In Gripping Test Series

Both England and India are set to field new-look teams when the decisive fifth and final Test of an enthralling, gruelling, and often spiky series gets underway at the Oval on Thursday.

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Star attractions absent as scheduling stymies blockbuster Test finale

With England looking to win the first ever Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and India still able to share the spoils, the loss of three headliners is suboptimal

The Guardian - UK

Dan Sheehan: ‘The Lions tour has been chaos – and I’ve enjoyed absolutely every second of it’

INTERVIEW: The Lions hooker tells Harry Latham-Coyle about his controversial second Test try, the moments watching from the bench before Hugo Keenan’s score and why his sights are already set on the 2029 tour

The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes ruled out of final India Test with shoulder injury

Stokes is one of four changes to the team ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval

The Independent UK

Wallaby goes from long-shot 'Leo' to Lions series hero

Justin Harrison became part of Wallabies folklore for his daring move during the third Test against the Lions in 2001, securing a famous series victory.

AAP

England And India Fight Fatigue As Gripping Test Series Goes To The Wire

England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign on Thursday, with both teams battling mental and physical fatigue.

International Business Times

Cricket endures draw furore but Langer taught me not to shake hands too early

End of Old Trafford Test hopefully means England have more respect for other teams’ cultures and other players’ ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Garry Ringrose ruled out of third Test but injured Lions trio back in the mix

Ringrose was withdrawn from the side for the second Test after reporting lingering impacts of a concussion

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The Guardian - AU

Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test

World Rugby has called for greater respect to be shown towards match officials following the furore over the pivotal late call in the second Test

The Independent UK

The selection dilemmas the Lions face in third Test against Australia

With a series win secure, the Lions chase a whitewash in Sydney - but history shows that such a task is tricky

The Independent UK

Wallabies lose key figure to injury in blow ahead of third Lions Test

Allan Alaalatoa will miss the clash in Sydney after suffering a shoulder injury

The Independent UK

Kevin Pietersen leaps to Ben Stokes’ defence following fourth Test criticism

India left Emirates Old Trafford on Sunday with a draw to keep the Rothesay series alive.

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The Independent UK

Huw Jones: I was on an emotional rollercoaster ahead of Lions’ series triumph

Andy Farrell’s men have returned to Sydney intent on becoming the first Lions team to complete a Test whitewash since the 1927 visit to Argentina.

The Independent UK

England denied as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar earn India dogged draw in fourth Test

Ben Stokes’ side reached 669 in their first innings before the fourth Test fizzled out

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes enjoying ‘high quality’ games between England and India despite draw

Stokes’ side reached 669 in their first innings before the fourth Test fizzled out.

The Guardian - UK

Jadeja and Sundar post unbeaten tons as India repel England to draw fourth Test

India lost just two wickets on the final day to draw the fourth Test at Old Trafford and maintain their hopes of levelling the series

The Independent UK

Finn Russell warns Lions want to ‘finish on a high’ with a series whitewash

The 29-26 second Test win over the Wallabies in Melbourne ensured a series victory ahead of the final Test in Sydney on Saturday.

The Independent UK

‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje cements Lions legacy in second Test cauldron

Itoje has led the Lions to a series victory in Australia eight years after announcing his arrival with a tour de force in Wellington

AAP

Wounded Wallabies vow to rebound for third Lions Test

The Wallabies have injury worries ahead of the third Test against the British and Irish Lions, where they only have pride to play for after their game two loss.

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