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a day ago
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Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test
Veteran Australia prop Allan Alaalatoa was ruled out of the third British and Irish Lions Test Tuesday, the Wallabies' second injury blow in as many days. Alaalatoa hurt his shoulder during last week's crushing last-minute 29-26 defeat in the second Test at Melbourne, not returning after half-time as the Lions clinched the series 2-0. His absence explains the call-up on Monday of former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross, who has linked up with the Wallabies for the first time. It is more likely, however, that Tom Robertson, who came off the bench in the first two Tests, or Taniela Tupou will start in the front row on Saturday in Sydney. "He's a massive part of the group," forward Jeremy Williams said of Alaalatoa. "We just wish him the best in his recovery and hopefully he'll be back out there soon." Williams had praise for Ross, who was born in Australia before moving to New Zealand as a child, playing one Test for the All Blacks in 2022 before switching allegiances this year. The 29-year-old was a long-time Waikato Chiefs player but he will play for Queensland Reds from next season. "He's a great bloke and he trains really hard," said Williams. "He's been in a few different systems now so I'm sure he's going to add a lot of value to the group." Wing Harry Potter has also been ruled out injured, with coach Joe Schmidt having several options to replace him, including Dylan Pietsch, Filipo Daugunu and Corey Toole. Australia head into the game desperate to avoid a whitewash, after losing the opening Test in Brisbane 27-19. Lock Nick Frost said the team were hungry for another shot at Andy Farrell's men after their disappointment at losing in Melbourne to Hugo Keenan's controversial late try. "There's a bit of fire in the belly from the last couple of games, and you're playing in Sydney, for a lot of the boys, that's (their) hometown," he said. "You're playing for your nation, playing for your family first and foremost too." mp/dh
France 24
a day ago
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- France 24
Wallabies lose veteran prop Alaalatoa for third Lions Test
Alaalatoa hurt his shoulder during last week's crushing last-minute 29-26 defeat in the second Test at Melbourne, not returning after half-time as the Lions clinched the series 2-0. His absence explains the call-up on Monday of former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross, who has linked up with the Wallabies for the first time. It is more likely, however, that Tom Robertson, who came off the bench in the first two Tests, or Taniela Tupou will start in the front row on Saturday in Sydney. "He's a massive part of the group," forward Jeremy Williams said of Alaalatoa. "We just wish him the best in his recovery and hopefully he'll be back out there soon." Williams had praise for Ross, who was born in Australia before moving to New Zealand as a child, playing one Test for the All Blacks in 2022 before switching allegiances this year. The 29-year-old was a long-time Waikato Chiefs player but he will play for Queensland Reds from next season. "He's a great bloke and he trains really hard," said Williams. "He's been in a few different systems now so I'm sure he's going to add a lot of value to the group." Wing Harry Potter has also been ruled out injured, with coach Joe Schmidt having several options to replace him, including Dylan Pietsch, Filipo Daugunu and Corey Toole. Australia head into the game desperate to avoid a whitewash, after losing the opening Test in Brisbane 27-19. Lock Nick Frost said the team were hungry for another shot at Andy Farrell's men after their disappointment at losing in Melbourne to Hugo Keenan's controversial late try. "There's a bit of fire in the belly from the last couple of games, and you're playing in Sydney, for a lot of the boys, that's (their) hometown," he said.
IOL News
2 days ago
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- IOL News
Wallabies call up former All Black prop Ross for third Lions Test
Advance Australian fair Australian players stand for the national anthem ahead of last weekend's second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne. Photo: Martin Keep/AFP Australia on Monday called up former All Blacks prop Aidan Ross for the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions, while wing Harry Potter was ruled out injured. Ross, who was born in Australia before moving to New Zealand as a child, will join the squad as the Wallabies try to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash in Sydney on Saturday. The Lions won the first Test in Brisbane 27-19 and the second at Melbourne 29-26. "Aidan Ross will join the squad in Sydney to help the team prepare for the final Test of the British and Irish Lions series," the Wallabies said on social media.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Former All Black Ross comes into Australia camp for third Test
Former All Black prop Aidan Ross has been called up by Australia as they prepare for Saturday's third Test against the British and Irish Lions in 29-year-old, who played for New Zealand in two Test defeats by Ireland in 2022, was born in Australia before moving across the Tasman as a World Rugby's 'birthright' rules, players can represent a second nation after a three-year stand-down period if they, a parent or a grandparent were born in that second who was part of the Chiefs team that lost the Super Rugby final last month, has since moved to the Queensland Reds. He has already played the Lions twice on their tour, turning out for the Reds and an invitational Australia and New Zealand wing Harry Potter has been ruled out of the tour finale after straining his hamstring in Australia's second Test defeat in Melbourne.
France 24
2 days ago
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- France 24
Wallabies call up former All Black prop Ross for third Lions Test
Ross, who was born in Australia before moving to New Zealand as a child, will join the squad as the Wallabies try to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash in Sydney on Saturday. The Lions won the first Test in Brisbane 27-19 and the second at Melbourne 29-26. "Aidan Ross will join the squad in Sydney to help the team prepare for the final Test of the British and Irish Lions series," the Wallabies said on social media. "Harry Potter will remain in Melbourne after sustaining a hamstring injury." Ross played his sole Test for the All Blacks in July 2022 against Ireland and has now completed World Rugby's mandatory three-year gap before switching allegiances. The 29-year-old was at Waikato Chiefs since 2017, playing his 100th game in their Super Rugby final triumph in June, but he will switch to Queensland Reds next season. Potter started the second Test against last weekend, but hobbled off 20 minutes into the game with replacement scrum-half Tate McDermott playing as wing. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has several options to replace Potter, including Dylan Pietsch, Filipo Daugunu and Corey Toole. © 2025 AFP
