Praise for Lynagh & 'Aussie' Lion returns
Lynagh, son of 1991 World Cup-winning fly-half Michael, made his first Test start in Australia's 27-19 first Test defeat by the Lions on Saturday.
'Aussie' Lion Sione Tuipulotu is also picked out after his comments that he returns to Melbourne with "a chip" on his shoulder.
The 28-year-old, who scored the Lions' opening try in Brisbane, left the Rebels in 2019.
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