Aussies turn to veteran greats in bid to outfox Lions

Australia have turned to Wallaby greats such as Nick Farr-Jones and Joe Roff for advice on what to expect from the British and Irish Lions during the looming Test series.

While most of the tourists are well known Down Under, particularly the large Welsh contingent, the hosts have sought to address the lack of experience of facing the Lions within their squad and management.

Twelve years have passed since the elite of British and Irish rugby last visited Australia, but the impact of the 29-13 drubbing in the opening Test is still being felt as plans are drawn up to repel the early onslaught envisaged when the series opens in Brisbane on Saturday.