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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Skipper Wilson says Wallabies ready to step up against Lions
BRISBANE :Australia captain Harry Wilson said the Wallabies were confident of beating the British & Irish Lions in the first test at Lang Park on Saturday despite being heavy underdogs after losing a couple of key players to injury. The Wallabies have won only four of their last 11 tests and on Saturday will
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Australian captain Harry Wilson is optimistic about the Wallabies' chances against the British & Irish Lions in the first test, despite being underdogs. Challenges include key injuries, but replacements are ready. Wilson highlighted teamwork and preparedness, emphasizing a strong collective effort to fill gaps against their formidable opponents.
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