Wallabies squad v Lions: Winners and losers as Noah Lolesio learns most 'callous' lesson while Joe Schmidt makes stunning O'Connor call

https://d3gbf3ykm8gp5c.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/2025/07/11091447/Wallabies-head-coach-Joe-Schmidt-and-playmakers-Noah-Lolesio-and-James-OConnor-1-120x120.jpg

11/07/2025 09:21

We unpack Joe Schmidt's Wallabies squad and pick out the winners and losers.

Read more on Planet Rugby

Top 5 Home

1.

11/07/2025 15:02

Emma Wassell returns to Scotland's World Cup training squad World Cup after chest tumour

2.

11/07/2025 15:37

Ben Kay: 'Watch out Lions, James O'Connor could perform the ultimate redemption arc.'

3.

11/07/2025 16:19

"I could have played for All Blacks but I played for England instead. It was the best decision of my career"

4.

11/07/2025 17:00

James O'Connor is the experienced general the Wallabies need to face the Lions | Angus Fontaine

5.

11/07/2025 15:27

Argentina v England preview: 'Hungry and highly motivated' visitors to clinch series against 'desperate' Los Pumas

6.

11/07/2025 16:32

Future Springboks? Rising stars run amok at U20 World Championship with 'hot prospect' smashing Antoine Dupont's records

7.

11/07/2025 15:13

Former rugby referee has net worth £34m more than England icon Mike Tindall

8.

11/07/2025 17:37

Fissler Confidential: Liam Williams' club future up in the air

9.

11/07/2025 18:00

David Campese: Rugby league takeover has ruined union with no-arms tackles and a 'bash fest' - and no wonder Owen Farrell got a Lions call-up

10.

11/07/2025 18:30

Craig Casey breaks silence on Ireland's contentious 10 jersey debate

11.

11/07/2025 18:20

Springboks directly address concerns after axe swing selection

12.

11/07/2025 19:00

Slow starts, the breakdown and pressure of selection are weighing heavy on Lions | Ugo Monye

13.

11/07/2025 19:00

Test hopefuls target big showing against AUNZ XV

14.

11/07/2025 20:52

Fin Smith enters final 12 months of his contract, he could join Premiership rival

15.

11/07/2025 21:19

Richie McCaw had no doubt when naming the best rugby stadium for atmosphere

16.

11/07/2025 21:01

Scott Robertson selection questioned as Murray Mexted gives blunt verdict on All Blacks team for second France Test

17.

11/07/2025 22:59

George Bell signs multi year deal with Crusaders

18.

11/07/2025 23:08

Rugby World Cup winner reveals star who can solve British and Irish Lions’ biggest headache

19.

Yesterday at 00:13

David Kidwell joins Highlanders coaching staff for 2026

20.

Yesterday at 01:09

Jason Ryan unpacks selection changes and their future impact