Overview

• The British & Irish Lions closed their warm-up schedule by running in eight tries for a 48-0 victory over the AUNZ Invitational XV at Adelaide Oval.
• Farrell described first-Test selection as “unbelievably difficult” after centre Garry Ringrose entered concussion protocols and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie sustained a head knock.
• Wallabies omit Lukhan Salakaia-Loto and rookie Henry Pollock both seized their opportunities in Adelaide, with Salakaia-Loto’s heavy carries and Pollock’s dynamic support play boosting their Test claims.
• AUNZ coach Les Kiss and co-captain David Havili urged Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby to persevere with the combined invitational team despite its limited preparation.
• Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster warned that Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies can still trouble the unbeaten Lions if they secure front-foot ball and execute their tactical plan.