A critical five days ahead for tourists

Finally the ARU have shown a bit of leadership and common sense.

No doubt stung by suggestions that the lack of player depth in Australia could even call into question the viability of full Lions tours in the future, the Waratahs have had a handful of their players released from two Wallaby squads to strengthen their challenge against the tourists today (10.30am).

The Lions return to the scene of the one of the most controversial games in the history of professional rugby and one that made headlines, unfortunately for all the wrong reasons, 12 years ago.