Overview
- Coach Joe Schmidt confirmed Tom Lynagh will wear the No.10 jersey in Saturday’s first Test at Suncorp Stadium, ahead of Ben Donaldson and James O’Connor.
- Lynagh, son of former Wallaby Michael Lynagh, makes his first Test start after only three previous appearances off the bench.
- Noah Lolesio’s neck surgery ruled him out of the series, creating an opening that Schmidt filled with the young playmaker.
- The breakdown contest, led by openside Fraser McReight, is expected to be pivotal for the Wallabies to secure quick front-foot ball.
- Despite the Lions’ unbeaten tour record and ambitions of a 3-0 sweep, captain Harry Wilson says the Wallabies are confident after a thorough preparation week.