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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Champion De Crespigny gets surprise Wallabies debut for the opening Lions Rugby Test
Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt has made bold selection calls ahead of Saturday's opening Test against the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane, handing a surprise debut to flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny and giving young fly-half Tom Lynagh a shock start. Champion de Crespigny, who impressed with French club Castres before joining the Western Force, gets the nod at blindside flanker in place of the not fully fit Rob Valetini , edging out Tom Hooper and Langi Gleeson. His inclusion adds grit to the back row alongside captain Harry Wilson and Fraser McReight. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Finance Data Science Cybersecurity Data Science CXO Technology MBA Others others Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking MCA Data Analytics Product Management Project Management Healthcare Leadership Management Public Policy healthcare Degree PGDM Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details — wallabies (@wallabies) Tom Lynagh, son of Wallabies great Michael Lynagh, will earn his first Test start in the No. 10 jersey, 36 years after his father faced the Lions in 1989. He leapfrogs Ben Donaldson and veteran James O'Connor, the latter left out entirely. Donaldson will cover from the bench after Noah Lolesio was ruled out with a neck injury. In other changes, Matt Faessler starts at hooker due to Dave Porecki's concussion, joining front-row stalwarts Allan Alaalatoa and James Slipper. Slipper now joins George Smith as the only Wallabies to play in back-to-back Lions series in the professional era. Live Events Jeremy Williams and Nick Frost start at lock, Jake Gordon gets the nod at scrum-half, and Len Ikitau partners Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in midfield. Max Jorgensen and Harry Potter start on the wings, with Tom Wright at fullback. Facing an undefeated Lions side, Schmidt called it a 'massive challenge', urging his team to step up after a shaky warm-up win over Fiji. Wallabies (15-1): Tom Wright; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Harry Potter; Tom Lynagh, Jake Gordon; Harry Wilson (capt), Fraser McReight, Nick Champion de Grespigny; Jeremy Williams, Nick Frost; Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Daessler, James Slipper Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Tom Robertson, Tom Hooper, Carlo Tizzano, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Andrew Kellaway
Evening Standard
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Ant and Dec teen drama Byker Grove to return to screens in ITV streaming deal
The show was also the starting point for former writer Catherine Johnson, who went on to pen hit musical Mamma Mia!, and Tom Hooper, who directed episodes of the show in 1997 and went on to win an Oscar for best director for his work on The King's Speech.
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Is British & Irish Lions vs Brumbies on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
Preparations for the series against the Wallabies intensify as the British and Irish Lions play their penultimate tour game before the first Test against Australia. The Brumbies, beaten semi-finalists in Super Rugby Pacific this year, are the opposition in Canberra and Andy Farrell has named what may be his strong side for the midweek match with 10 days until the opening Test in Brisbane. The Lions boss will have been disappointed with a really sloppy showing against the Waratahs at the weekend, though the tourists did at least maintain their unbeaten record since arriving Down Under. Farrell will be expecting far better, though, as his side look to build momentum as the tour rolls on at pace. Here's everything you need to know. When do the Brumbies face the British and Irish Lions? The Brumbies host the Lions at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Wednesday 9 July, with kick off at 11am BST. How can I watch it? Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action, with coverage from 10am BST. A live stream will be available via Sky Go and NOW. Team news Brothers Tom and Lachie Hooper could play together for the first time as professionals after being named in the Brumbies matchday 23, with the former - the elder of the two - making a final appearance for the Canberra side ahead of a move to Exeter next season. He starts on the blindside after appearing off the bench for the Wallabies in the narrow win over Fiji on Sunday. Lock Cadeyrn Neville is set to take on the Lions for a second time in his career having been part of the Melbourne Rebels selection beaten during the 2013 tour, while full-back Andy Muirhead may take the tourists on twice in a matter of weeks - having played every minute of the Super Rugby Pacific campaign, Muirhead will be part of the First Nations & Pasifika invitational team in Melbourne between the first and second Tests. The Lions selection has a very Test-like look with Andy Farrell perhaps using this as an opportunity to examine his likely combinations for the opening clash with the Wallabies in Brisbane. Maro Itoje returns as captain as part of a pack that includes an extra long-limbed lineout jumper in Ollie Chessum, who is stationed on the blindside opposite Tom Curry with Jack Conan completing the back row. Ellis Genge, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong remains as a unit, stepping up in the front row after appearing off the bench against the Waratahs. In the halves, it is Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell who will aim to find fluidity, with Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose a familiar centre partnership beyond them. Blair Kinghorn moves from the wing to full-back. On the bench, it will be a proud day for Mack Hansen - born in Canberra, the Ireland wing will take on a few familiar friends and foes four years after leaving the Brumbies to join Connacht. Brumbies XV: 1 Lington Ieli, 2 Lachlan Lonergan, 3 Rhys van Nek; 4 Lachie Shaw, 5 Cadeyrn Neville; 6 Tom Hooper, 7 Rory Scott, 8 Tuaina Tali Talima; 9 Ryan Lonergan (capt.), 10 Declan Meredith; 11 Corey Toole, 12 David Feliuai, 13 Ollie Sapsford, 14 Ben O'Donnell; 15 Andy Muirhead. Replacements: 16 Liam Bowron, 17 Cameron Orr, 18 Feao Fotuaika, 19 Lachie Hooper, 20 Luke Reimer; 21 Harrison Goddard, 22 Jack Debreczeni, 23 Hudson Creighton. Lions XV: 1 Ellis Genge, 2 Dan Sheehan, 3 Tadhg Furlong; 4 Maro Itoje (capt.), 5 Joe McCarthy; 6 Ollie Chessum, 7 Tom Curry, 8 Jack Conan; 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 10 Finn Russell; 11 James Lowe, 12 Bundee Aki, 13 Garry Ringrose, 14 Tommy Freeman; 15 Blair Kinghorn.
The 42
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
AUNZ finalise squad for Lions clash, Brumbies name ex-Connacht wing
LES KISS HAS confirmed his final AUNZ Invitational XV squad for Saturday's clash with the British and Irish Lions in Adelaide. Ex-Ireland assistant coach Kiss, who will succeed Joe Schmidt as Wallabies boss next year, will lead the AUNZ side for what will be the Lions' final warm-up game before their three-Test series against Australia. Many of the names in the AUNZ group had already been announced but the finalised 30-man squad has now been confirmed. New Zealand internationals David Havili, Shannon Frizell, Shaun Stevenson, Ngani Laumape, Hoskins Sotutu, and Folau Fakatava are among the stars, while there are several Wallabies involved, including Marika Koroibete, Lukhan Salakai-Loto, and Pete Samu. Among the final crop of players confirmed are Chiefs tighthead prop George Dyer and a number of players who have already impressed against the Lions in recent warm-up games, such as Waratahs wing Darby Lancaster and Reds back row Joe Brial. Advertisement AUNZ Invitational XV squad: Aidan Ross, AJ Lam, Angus Blyth, Brandon Paenga-Amosa, Daniel Botha, Darby Lancaster, David Havili, Folau Fakatava, George Dyer, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Hoskins Sotutu, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Jock Campbell, Joe Brial, Joey Walton, Joshua Fusitu'a, Kalani Thomas, Kurt Eklund, Lachlan Anderson, Lukhan Salakai-Loto, Mac Grealy, Marika Koroibete, Matt Philip, Ngani Laumape, Pete Samu, Richie Asiata, Seru Uru, Shannon Frizell, Shaun Stevenson, Tane Edmed. Former Connacht wing Ben O'Donnell. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO Meanwhile, Brumbies boss Stephen Larkham has named his matchday 23 to face the Lions on Wednesday in Canberra. Flanker Tom Hooper returns to the side having played off the bench for the Wallabies against Fiji on Sunday, while speedy wing Corey Toole, scrum-half Ryan Lonergan, openside Rory Scott, centre David Feliuai, and loosehead Lington Ieli are all part of the starting XV having recently trained with Joe Schmidt's national squad. Former Connacht wing Ben O'Donnell, who was with the Irish province from 2020 until 2022, starts on the right wing in what will be his final Brumbies appearance before joining French D2 club Aurillac. Tom Hooper's younger brother, Lachie, is set for his Brumbies debut off the bench, as is prop Cameron Orr. Brumbies (v Lions): 15. Andy Muirhead 14. Ben O'Donnell 13. Ollie Sapsford 12. David Feliuai 11. Corey Toole 10. Declan Meredith 9. Ryan Lonergan (captain) 1. Lington Ieli 2. Lachlan Lonergan 3. Rhys van Nek 4. Lachie Shaw 5. Cadeyrn Neville 6. Tom Hooper 7. Rory Scott 8. Tuaina Taii Tualima Replacements: 16. Liam Bowron 17. Cameron Orr 18. Feao Fotuaika 19. Lachie Hooper 20. Luke Reimer 21. Harrison Goddard 22. Jack Debreczeni 23. Hudson Creighton
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Under-strength Brumbies eye 'big opportunity' against Lions
Coach Stephen Larkham said Monday the ACT Brumbies have a "big opportunity" against the British and Irish Lions, but admitted they face a tough task with a team stripped of key Wallabies. Under-strength Brumbies eye 'big opportunity' against Lions The Brumbies are the strongest of Australia's four Super Rugby sides and will take heart from the Lions' struggles to grind past an under-strength NSW Waratahs 21-10 at the weekend. They were also the only provincial team to beat the tourists when last in Australia in 2013, stunning Warren Gatland's men 14-12. But they will take on the might of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales in Canberra on Wednesday without their top players. Eight Brumbies were in the Australia matchday squad that needed a late-gasp try to beat Fiji 21-18 on Sunday, and seven of them will not feature. They include veteran forwards James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa, along with first-choice Wallabies backs Noah Lolesio, Len Ikitau and Tom Wright. Only lock Tom Hooper, who came off the bench, will play. "The boys have been back in training for a couple of weeks and they are aware of how big an opportunity this is for them to take on the Lions," said Larkham. "We're under no illusions of the challenge that lies ahead, they are an incredibly strong and powerful side." Hooper's brother Lachie was also included in the Brumbies squad, with the pair set to play together for the first time in a professional capacity. Prop Lington Ieli, flanker Rory Scott, scrum-half Ryan Lonergan, centre David Feliuai and wing Corey Toole all start after recently being involved in the Wallabies training camp. Lock Cadeyrn Neville will face the Lions for the second time, having played for the Melbourne Rebels during the 2013 tour. ACT Brumbies : Andy Muirhead; Ben O'Donnell, Ollie Sapsford, David Feliuai, Corey Toole; Declan Meredith, Ryan Lonergan ; Tuaina Taii Tualima, Rory Scott, Tom Hooper; Cadeyrn Neville, Lachie Shaw; Rhys van Nek, Lachlan Lonergan, Lington Ieli Replacements: Liam Bowron, Cameron Orr, Feao Fotuaika, Lachie Hooper, Luke Reimer, Harrison Goddard, Jack Debreczeni, Hudson Creighton mp/dh COACH This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
