US EditionWallabies' Second-Half Surge Gives Schmidt Confidence They Can Level the Series Against the Lions
AUSTRALIA, JUL 18 – The Lions are favored due to Australia missing key players like Rob Valetini for the first Test, with bookmakers giving the Wallabies little chance to win, Joe Schmidt confident of player returns.
- After a 12-year wait, the Lions face the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday night, opening their three-Test series at Suncorp Stadium.
- With Will Skelton, Rob Valetini and Taniela Tupou sidelined by injuries, coach Joe Schmidt must reshuffle Australia's pack for the first Test.
- According to odds, the Wallabies face almost no chance of victory at Suncorp Stadium, while Lions back-rower Henry Pollock said `3-0 is definitely on the table`.
- Meanwhile, debutant Tom Lynagh will start at five-eighth with a judicious passing and kicking game, while Joe Schmidt confirmed Valetini and Skelton’s return for next Saturday’s second Test in Melbourne.
- The ESPN Scrum Reset team warns that a 3-0 Lions sweep could jeopardize Australia’s chances of securing future tours.
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Wallabies' second-half surge gives Schmidt confidence they can level the series against the Lions
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Joe Schmidt saw enough spirit in a second-half comeback by his young Wallabies lineup to feel confident they can level the series next week despite losing the first test to the British and Irish Lions.
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