Overview

• The Lions ran in eight tries, including a hat trick from Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe, in a 48-0 rout of the AUNZ Invitational XV at Adelaide Oval.
• Andy Farrell welcomed the “selection headaches” from the win but must now replace concussed centre Garry Ringrose and cover doubts over hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie ahead of the first Test.
• Joe Schmidt has added veteran James O’Connor to his Wallabies squad to bolster playmaking depth after Noah Lolesio’s injury sidelined the first-choice flyhalf.
• Despite conceding 48 points, AUNZ coach Les Kiss and co-captain David Havili insist the combined Australia-New Zealand concept should continue with more build-up time.
• Former All Blacks assistant Ian Foster believes the Wallabies’ ability to secure front-foot ball at the breakdown will be pivotal in challenging the Lions in Brisbane.