US EditionSleepless Nights Ahead for Schmidt as First Lions Test Looms
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 6 – Australia narrowly defeated Fiji 21-18 in a physical match with a late try, testing both teams ahead of the British and Irish Lions series starting mid-July, officials said.
- The Wallabies secured a narrow 21-18 victory over Fiji in Newcastle on July 6, 2025, ahead of their Lions Test series.
- Coach Joe Schmidt attributed the close result to limited preparation time, having only five trainings after six months apart.
- Fiji dominated the second half and exploited Wallabies' missed scoring chances and crooked lineout throws that hindered scoreboard pressure.
- Harry Wilson scored the match-winning try in the 78th minute, with Ben Donaldson converting to complete the comeback in a tense finish.
- The win exposed issues with fundamentals and injuries, including Noah Lolesio's concussion, leaving Schmidt with multiple concerns before the Lions Tests on July 19.
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