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Martin Johnson Pep Talk Fires up Lions Ahead of Second Test
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 25 – Former Lions captain Martin Johnson advised the British and Irish Lions on handling pressure and small margins as they aim to secure a 2-0 series lead over Australia, coach Andy Farrell said.
- On Saturday, the British and Irish Lions will seek a series-clinching win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, inspired by Martin Johnson and aiming for victory in the second Test.
- Pulled in by Ieuan Evans, Johnson offers veteran leadership, having captained the 1997 Lions series win and the 2001 defeat, prompting the call to camp.
- Amid high stakes, Fogarty stressed `the smallest of margins in the biggest of games`, and noted `The room was completely quiet`, demonstrating the team’s focus under pressure.
- While the Lions hold a 1–0 series lead after a 27–19 win in Brisbane, Australia has been bolstered by the return of forwards Will Skelton and Rob Valetini.
- With the series on the line in Melbourne, the British and Irish Lions' success hinges on their performance, with a potential series clinch if they win tomorrow.
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Martin Johnson visits Lions camp to fire up squad ahead of Second Test against Australia
The British and Irish Lions players received an emotional and tactical boost in camp ahead of Saturday’s crucial second Test against Australia. Former England and Lions captain Martin Johnson was a special guest in their Melbourne base, and the legendary lock gave stirring speech by all accounts. Johnson, who led the Lions to test series glory in South Africa in 1997, and England to the 2003 Rugby World Cup trophy, shared his wisdom with the tou…
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