Wallabies maintain 'quiet resolve' for Lions series despite injuries, errors and uncertainties

The last-gasp escape against Fiji revealed areas of concern for Joe Schmidt as he prepares to name squad for series

The Wallabies know they aren't expected to beat the formidable British & Irish Lions in the first Test in Brisbane in less than two weeks. Their performance in Newcastle on Sunday, a last-minute victory over Fiji 21-18 in their only lead-in match, suggests as much.

Injuries to key players and a lack of composure against the Flying Fijians point to Australia having only a slim chance to defeat the tourists, even if the Waratahs on Saturday – and the Argentinians three weeks ago – showed they are beatable.