Nic White called on to inspire Australia for third Lions Test in Sydney

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31/07/2025 06:20

Retiring scrum-half will play his final Wallabies match in the No 9 jersey
Joe Schmidt's side hoping to avoid first Lions whitewash since 1904

The Wallabies will take inspiration from retiring scrum-half Nic White as they seek to avoid a series whitewash in the third Test against the British & Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday.

The veteran announced on Thursday he would retire from international rugby after Saturday's Test and coach Joe Schmidt has handed him the No 9 jersey for his 73rd Wallabies cap in a nod to his long contribution to Australian rugby.

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