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Owen Farrell Returns to Lions Bench. Andy Farrell Makes 3 Changes to Starting XV for Second Test
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 23 – Wallabies add three forwards returning from injury to boost physicality and counter Lions' dominance after opening Test loss, aiming to keep series alive at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- With the halves pair intact, Schmidt made three changes, recalling Valetini, Skelton and Porecki for Saturday's second Test at the MCG.
- Amid a wet forecast, Schmidt shifted to a six-forwards two-backs bench split last week in Brisbane, facing a physical defeat.
- Named Australia's best player in 2022 and 2023, Valetini slots into No 6 after injury recovery, Porecki is relied on for lineouts, and Gleeson joins Tizzano on the bench.
- Currently leading 1-0, the Wallabies need a win to keep the series alive, and Lions coach Andy Farrell warned of a massive reaction.
- Looking ahead, the third Test at Sydney's Stadium Australia on 2 August aims to reverse Lions' past Melbourne defeats in 2001 and 2013.
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Namibia: Valetini Returns for Wallabies in Crunch Second Lions Test
Rob Valetini was named Thursday in Australia's side for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne, a big boost for the Wallabies ahead of a clash they must win to keep the series alive.
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