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Reacting to lastest Lions win: Why Pollock must start vs. Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions produced their best performance of the tour so far with a thumping 48-0 win over the AUNZ XV. Here's what we learned in Adelaide.
RUGBY
The Lions had a walkover win over the AUNZ XV in Adelaide, but ex All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes "they've got a lot of work to do".
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WALLABIES SQUAD NAMED
With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.
'Rattled' O'Connor promises not to take Wallabies recall for granted
James O'Connor reacts to his shock Wallabies recall, telling reporters he missed Joe Schmidt's phone call and that this time he understands the significance of the opportunity he has in front of him.
LIONS THROWBACK
When the Lions ended their 16-year losing streak vs. Australia
When the British and Irish Lions beat World Champion South Africa
Rugby
Touted as the start of something new, the AUNZ XV-Lions clash in Adelaide turned into a fizzer, but the impressive performance from a composed Lions side would have given Andy Farrell plenty to ponder ahead of this weekend's opening Test.
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- More than pride on the line in AUNZ-Lions clash
- Wallabies recall O'Connor for Lions showdown
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
