Owen Farrell returns to Lions bench
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Australia will be boosted by the return of Rob Valetini and Will Skelton in Melbourne. How they harness that go-forward and embrace the intensity of their First Nations and Pasifika colleagues, will be vital in the second Test.
The British and Irish Lions have the chance to secure a series victory over Australia on Saturday in Melbourne. However, the Wallabies look much stronger on paper with Will Skelton, Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson all back fit.
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The British & Irish Lions utilised Martin Johnson's expertise ahead of their second Test match against Australia.
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Having started in dominant fashion, they ultimately limped over the line as Australia finished strongly. With Joe Schmidt's side welcoming back some star names and feeding off the desperation of needing to win to stay in the series, Farrell knows the Wallabies will be better than they were in Brisbane.
Garry Ringrose had been selected in the starting XV for the British and Irish Lions test against Australia withdrew due to the effects.
Jac Morgan seemed destined from an early age to be part of a British and Irish Lions series in Australia as he prepares for his Test bow in the second Test.
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Former British and Irish Lions coach Sir Clive Woodward and Wallabies legend David Campese both criticised Australia captain Harry Wilson's decision in the first Test to kick into touch with the clock in the red with his side on their own line at 27-19 down.
Farrell is seeking to protect a 1-0 lead following last Saturday’s 27-19 win at Suncorp Stadium and he has named a side showing three changes from the Brisbane Test.