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Australia star issues rallying cry ahead of second Lions Test

Lions expecting 'war' with Wallabies in second Test
  • Harry Wilson, Australia's captain, insists the Wallabies are determined to show their true selves in the second Test against the British and Irish Lions.
  • The match will take place on Saturday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with Australia needing a win to keep the series alive after losing the first Test 27-19.
  • Wilson believes the team will be stronger having faced the Lions once and aims to impose themselves physically and start fast.
  • Australia plans to learn from the First Nations and Pasifika XV's physical performance against the Lions, which rattled the tourists.
  • The Wallabies captain emphasised the pressure on both teams, with the Lions aiming to wrap up the series and Australia fighting to avoid an early defeat.
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