Ronan O’Gara: Even when there’s a Will, there isn’t always a way

Melbourne offers the Wallabies a final lifeline — but Joe Schmidt’s side must find belief before it’s too late

KEY ROLES: Will Skelton can play a key role in helping the Wallabies place doubt in the Lions minds while Owen Farrell will bring a calming influence to the Lions should they require him. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

IF it was never going to be the first test, then a question: which of the remaining two weekends offers the Wallabies and Joe Schmidt the best chance of a Test match victory against the touring Lions?

Maybe they envisage a dramatic turnaround and a series win. It was this and other existential dilemmas that passed an evening’s walk on Thursday in Melbourne, aka the sportingest city in the world.