Donal Lenihan: Schmidt and Wallabies have enough to cling onto to ensure Melbourne storm

Perhaps, secretly, the former Irish coach would have settled for that heading into a series they’ve appeared destined to lose from a long way out.

NO ORDINARY JOE: Australia head coach Joe Schmidt during the captains run at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

Given the list of injuries the Wallabies have had to cope with, Schmidt may have to settle for a competitive performance today in the hope that the cavalry return next week in time to keep the series alive.

- Irish Examiner July 19, 2025