Five Things the Wallabies Learnt From the Lions’ Defeat in Dublin

Five things the Wallabies learnt from the Lions’ defeat in Dublin

Argentina’s shock win exposed some vulnerabilities in the tourists – but also highlighted the threats Joe Schmidt’s team must combat.

Wallabies wary of wounded Lions

Australia coach Joe Schmidt is confident the Wallabies can be competitive against the British and Irish Lions, but he is wary of a side wounded by defeat to Argentina in a Dublin warm-up. Andy Farrell’s squad arrive in Perth on Sunday evening already feeling pressure after the Pumas exploited their lack of cohesion in a rousing 28-24 victory on Friday. While far from the ideal send-off for a nine-game tour, which includes Tests in Brisbane, Melb…

The real winners and losers in Lions defeat in Dublin - Andy Goode

A first defeat in the opening game of a tour for 54 years is nowhere near as catastrophic as it sounds but the stock of the Lions’ missing men rose far more than that of those wearing the red jersey.