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Wallabies Seek Redemption in Final Lions Test After Heartbreaking Defeat
31 Jul
Summary
- Influential Wallaby flanker Rob Valetini ruled out with calf injury
- Veteran scrum-half Nic White to retire after final Test against Lions
- Wallaby forward Carlo Tizzano faces backlash over ruck incident
As the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia reaches its conclusion, the Wallabies are determined to avoid a series whitewash in the final Test on July 31st, 2025. The home side has made several changes to their lineup, most notably the absence of influential flanker Rob Valetini, who is sidelined with a calf injury.
Veteran scrum-half Nic White, who has announced his retirement from international rugby, will start the match, with head coach Joe Schmidt citing his strong kicking game as a key factor in the selection. The return of the powerful prop Taniela Tupou also provides a boost to the Wallabies' pack.
However, the Wallabies have faced some off-field challenges, with forward Carlo Tizzano drawing criticism for his reaction to a collision with Lions flanker Jac Morgan in the previous match. Schmidt has defended Tizzano, stating that the force of the impact was significant and that the player has endured a "difficult few days" due to the online abuse he has received.
Despite the setbacks, the Wallabies are determined to bounce back from their "gut-wrenching" late defeat in the second Test and give their fans something to cheer about in the final showdown against the Lions.
