Overview
- Alan Gilpin insisted match officials made the correct call on the high-contact clear-out that preceded Hugo Keenan’s series-sealing try and rejected fears over player welfare
- Joe Schmidt will face no disciplinary action for his post-match comments questioning the officiating in the second Test
- World Rugby confirmed the review into the Morgan incident will remain unpublished but that both teams’ coaches will receive a full briefing on the decision logic
- Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh had pressed for accountability over the no-penalty ruling but was assured that the standard review process has addressed those concerns
- All eyes now turn to the third Test at Stadium Australia, where Australia will aim to level the series after the Lions secured victory at the MCG