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Reacting to lastest Lions win: Why Pollock must start vs. Wallabies
The British and Irish Lions produced their best performance of the tour so far with a thumping 48-0 win over the AUNZ XV. Here's what we learned in Adelaide.


WALLABIES SQUAD NAMED
'Adaptable' Joe Schmidt simply had to turn to James O'Connor
With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.
'Rattled' O'Connor promises not to take Wallabies recall for granted
James O'Connor reacts to his shock Wallabies recall, telling reporters he missed Joe Schmidt's phone call and that this time he understands the significance of the opportunity he has in front of him.
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LIONS THROWBACK
When the Lions ended their 16-year losing streak vs. Australia
When the British and Irish Lions beat World Champion South Africa

Rugby
'Adaptable' Joe Schmidt simply had to turn to James O'Connor
With just 20 caps of Test experience between Ben Donaldson and Tom Lynagh, Joe Schmidt had no other choice but to bring James O'Connor into his Wallabies squad.
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- British and Irish Lions: Garry Ringrose out of first Test, Jamie George called up
- AUNZ XV 0-48 British and Irish Lions: Tourists earn statement win
- Wales edge Japan to snap 18-Test losing streak
- Wallabies vet excited for second Lions chance
- More than pride on the line in AUNZ-Lions clash
- Wallabies recall O'Connor for Lions showdown
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