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Skipper Wilson Says Wallabies Ready to Step up Against Lions

QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 17 – Nick Champion de Crespigny was selected due to injuries to key players and recent strong form, with coach Joe Schmidt reshuffling the Wallabies for a tough Lions series opener, officials said.

  • In Brisbane, Reuters reports that Nick Champion de Crespigny will debut at blindside flanker for the series-opening Test on Saturday, while Will Skelton and Rob Valetini were omitted after injuries.
  • Having joined the Western Force this season, Champion de Crespigny returned from a Top 14 stint with Castres Olympique, with Rob Valetini not fully fit.
  • Captain Harry Wilson will retain the No.8 role, while veteran prop James Slipper will feature in his second Lions series since 2013.
  • We're very confident, Harry Wilson said at Lang Park on Friday.
  • Heavy underdogs, Australia enter against a Lions side that has won all five tour matches so far, with kick-off set for Saturday at 12:00 SA time.
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From setbacks to captaincy: Wilson ready to lead Australia against the British and Irish Lions

Harry Wilson is set to lead the Wallabies in Saturday’s test against the British and Irish Lions, something almost inconceivable when he was left out of Australia's Rugby World Cup squad two years ago.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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