Overview

• Australia said Tom Lynagh was cleared of concussion after post-game HIA2 and a follow-up HIA3 both presented as normal.
• The team noted his initial HIA1 was off baseline without any concussion symptoms and suggested other factors could explain the result.
• Lynagh left the Townsville win with right hamstring tightness and remains under monitoring ahead of the Sydney Test.
• Coach Joe Schmidt had initially indicated a failed HIA1 and unavailability, a position superseded by Monday’s medical update.
• James O’Connor, who sparked the comeback off the bench, will stay with the squad for Sydney and could depart afterward for Leicester duties as Australia sit second in the Rugby Championship, one point behind New Zealand.