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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.
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Report: Lions earn statement win in final warm-up
The British and Irish Lions earned their most dominant win yet on their tour Down Under, winning 48-0 against the Australia and New Zealand invational side on Saturday.
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RUGBY
'The best in the world': Lions earn high praise but ex-All Blacks coach hasn't ruled Wallabies out
The Lions had a walkover win over the AUNZ XV in Adelaide, but ex All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes "they've got a lot of work to do".
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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.
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'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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Wallabies vet excited for second Lions chance
Wallabies prop James Slipper has waited a "long, long time" but finally has the chance to erase the massive disappointment he felt in his last Test against the British and Irish Lions.
LIONS THROWBACK
When the Lions ended their 16-year losing streak vs. Australia
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When the British and Irish Lions beat World Champion South Africa
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Rugby
Owen Farrell proves father's selection recall the right one
Touted as the start of something new, the AUNZ XV-Lions clash in Adelaide turned into a fizzer, but the impressive performance from a composed Lions side would have given Andy Farrell plenty to ponder ahead of this weekend's opening Test.
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
