Australia did not play well enough in their last-gasp victory over Fiji to gain an expectation that they will "knock the Lions over", says head coach Joe Schmidt.

Australia's Harry Wilson, wearing a red helmet, celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Fiji during their rugby union international match in Newcastle, Australia, Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat ahead of their three-Test series with British and Irish Lions.

Test centurion Matt Giteau believes Ben Donaldson should wear the Wallabies No.10 jersey against the British and Irish Lions, but says it's "silly" not to include a veteran playmaker in the squad.

But Australia then went to sleep as the hooter sounded when Fiji collected from the restart and strung together a series of passes that ended with Salesi Rayasi's try to send them to the break ...

Australia vs Fiji predictions Facing Fiji in your only warm-up match a fortnight before your biggest Test series in 12 years feels like a bold call. However, Australia have been in camp preparing to ...

The Wallabies' clash with Fiji will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and Channel Nine. Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 12:45 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 1:30 pm ...

Australia head coach Eddie Jones makes a late change as captain Will Skelton (pictured) is deemed not fit enough to face Fiji in Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, with Richie Arnold ...

A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson saved Australia's blushes against Fiji as the Wallabies claimed a dramatic 21-18 win in their final Test before facing the British and Irish Lions.

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