Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt denied giving retiring halfback Nic White a farewell Test against the Lions was a sentimental selection, but after a tough week he is hoping the team will lean in to the emotional motivation of sending White out a winner.
Breakdown
- Nick White will start his 73rd and final test for the Wallabies against the Lions.
- Carlo Tosano is rested after controversy and online abuse over a diving accusation. 10s
- Taniela Tupo and Tom Hooper join the squad due to injuries to Alan Alatoa and Rob Valentini. 33s
- The match is expected to be played in muddy conditions due to wet weather in Sydney. 39s