Overview

• Andy Farrell revealed lingering glute and calf issues for Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan as the squad settled in Perth ahead of Saturday’s opener against Western Force.
• Following their 28-24 defeat to Argentina, players like Tom Curry emphasised the need for tough conversations and positional cohesion in matches against Force, Reds, Waratahs, Brumbies and an AUNZ invitational team.
• Lions chief executive Ben Calveley said the agreement requires Rugby Australia to release Wallabies Test players for all preparatory fixtures to ensure competitive matches.
• Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies reconvened in Sydney focusing on tactical refreshers and are preparing to face Fiji in Newcastle on July 6 before hosting the Lions series.
• Both camps cautioned that the Argentina result is a limited gauge of form and stressed building momentum and unity across the remaining tour schedule.