Andy Farrell pleased with the Lions after win but warns Australia will respond
Andy Farrell braced his British and Irish Lions for the backlash coming from Australia following a 27-19 triumph that has placed them on the brink of a series victory.
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Johnny Sexton says Lions playmaker Finn Russell is no flash in the pan
Johnny Sexton insists Finn Russell’s “flash” skills are matched by the defensive steel needed from the British and Irish Lions fly-half to weather the storm coming his way in Brisbane.
Kefu calls on Wallabies forwards to go berserk against Lions
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Skipper Wilson says Wallabies ready to step up against Lions
BRISBANE :Australia captain Harry Wilson said the Wallabies were confident of beating the British & Irish Lions in the first test at Lang Park on Saturday despite being heavy underdogs after losing a couple of key players to injury.
Lions wrestle with favourites tag as Wallabies mend and make do
BRISBANE :The British & Irish Lions have rarely been as heavily favoured to win a test as they will be for their opening clash with Australia on Saturday, even if you might not guess it listening to coach Andy Farrell.
Tupou, Daugunu released from Wallabies squad for tour match v Lions
MELBOURNE :Australia prop Taniela Tupou will be given another chance to convince selectors he deserves a shot against the British & Irish Lions after being released from Joe Schmidt's squad to play in the First Nations & Pasifika XV tour match.
'Psycho' Champion de Crespigny to make surprise Wallabies debut against Lions
BRISBANE :Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt conceded the absence of Rob Valetini for the first British & Irish Lions clash was a loss but was confident flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny would make a big impression on his test debut at Lang Park on Saturday.
Last 'Amigo' O'Connor gets unlikely redemption chance against Lions
MELBOURNE :Fourteen years after being a no-show for a World Cup team photo-shoot, James O'Connor was never going to miss one on Friday for the Wallabies' squad to face the British & Irish Lions.