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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
'Easy target' Lynagh leans on dad, ready for round two
The Wallabies have rallied around "easy target" Tom Lynagh, adamant he can manufacture a series comeback after a bruising welcome to the Test No.10 jersey. The 22-year-old son of former Wallabies great Michael started for the first time at flyhalf in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. His team steamrolled in the first half, Lynagh was forced to play off the back foot as he scrambled, schemed and copped an inevitable defensive battering. His kicking game was hit-and-miss and Lynagh had some threatening moments running at the line, but coach Joe Schmidt applauded his work, considering the dominance of the Lions' pack. "They targeted him through their big ball carriers and also targeted him in the air," said scrumhalf and Queensland Reds teammate Tate McDermott, who shone as a second-half replacement. "He communicated well, defended valiantly and he's going to be in the firing line again. "The boys have seen the warrior Tommy is. "We know he has a great kicking game, but he showed fight and courage, which is really important from the general, and guys are going to look towards that in coming weeks." Smiling through the punishment, Lynagh has welcomed round two on July 26 in Melbourne, where the Wallabies must win to force a Sydney decider and stave off chatter of the first 3-0 win in the country since 1904. "It was always something I wanted to do, follow in my dad's footsteps, so I'm sort of living the dream now," he said, 36 years after his father wore the No.10 against the Lions. UK-based Michael arrived in Brisbane on Friday night and caught up with his son on Saturday morning to deliver his usual message. "Just keep it simple, don't overplay your hand. That message never changed from when I was 13," Tom said. Lynagh came in for the injured Noah Lolesio, a regular starter at No.10 under Schmidt who is out with a long-term neck injury before shifting to Japan next season. The unflustered customer lived up to his reputation despite the grand stage and imposing challenge after just three Test appearances off the bench. "No nerves ... no point to prove, just go out and play my game," he said. "I've always sort of been like that, try to be as relaxed as possible. "It's part of the job; you've got to toughen up in games like that, can't shy away from anything. "My position, my build; I'm an easy target and I know that ... it's just my job." McDermott, who pressed his case to start ahead of Jake Gordon in Melbourne with a trademark darting try, said his team took plenty from their second-half performance. "The belief was there the whole week, but might have been dented a bit after the way the Lions came out of the blocks," he said. "We can take a lot out of that second half, for sure, and we need do. "We just need to continue to look at ways to get into games."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
'Easy target' Lynagh leans on dad, ready for round two
The Wallabies have rallied around "easy target" Tom Lynagh, adamant he can manufacture a series comeback after a bruising welcome to the Test No.10 jersey. The 22-year-old son of former Wallabies great Michael started for the first time at flyhalf in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. His team steamrolled in the first half, Lynagh was forced to play off the back foot as he scrambled, schemed and copped an inevitable defensive battering. His kicking game was hit-and-miss and Lynagh had some threatening moments running at the line, but coach Joe Schmidt applauded his work, considering the dominance of the Lions' pack. "They targeted him through their big ball carriers and also targeted him in the air," said scrumhalf and Queensland Reds teammate Tate McDermott, who shone as a second-half replacement. "He communicated well, defended valiantly and he's going to be in the firing line again. "The boys have seen the warrior Tommy is. "We know he has a great kicking game, but he showed fight and courage, which is really important from the general, and guys are going to look towards that in coming weeks." Smiling through the punishment, Lynagh has welcomed round two on July 26 in Melbourne, where the Wallabies must win to force a Sydney decider and stave off chatter of the first 3-0 win in the country since 1904. "It was always something I wanted to do, follow in my dad's footsteps, so I'm sort of living the dream now," he said, 36 years after his father wore the No.10 against the Lions. UK-based Michael arrived in Brisbane on Friday night and caught up with his son on Saturday morning to deliver his usual message. "Just keep it simple, don't overplay your hand. That message never changed from when I was 13," Tom said. Lynagh came in for the injured Noah Lolesio, a regular starter at No.10 under Schmidt who is out with a long-term neck injury before shifting to Japan next season. The unflustered customer lived up to his reputation despite the grand stage and imposing challenge after just three Test appearances off the bench. "No nerves ... no point to prove, just go out and play my game," he said. "I've always sort of been like that, try to be as relaxed as possible. "It's part of the job; you've got to toughen up in games like that, can't shy away from anything. "My position, my build; I'm an easy target and I know that ... it's just my job." McDermott, who pressed his case to start ahead of Jake Gordon in Melbourne with a trademark darting try, said his team took plenty from their second-half performance. "The belief was there the whole week, but might have been dented a bit after the way the Lions came out of the blocks," he said. "We can take a lot out of that second half, for sure, and we need do. The Wallabies have rallied around "easy target" Tom Lynagh, adamant he can manufacture a series comeback after a bruising welcome to the Test No.10 jersey. The 22-year-old son of former Wallabies great Michael started for the first time at flyhalf in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. His team steamrolled in the first half, Lynagh was forced to play off the back foot as he scrambled, schemed and copped an inevitable defensive battering. His kicking game was hit-and-miss and Lynagh had some threatening moments running at the line, but coach Joe Schmidt applauded his work, considering the dominance of the Lions' pack. "They targeted him through their big ball carriers and also targeted him in the air," said scrumhalf and Queensland Reds teammate Tate McDermott, who shone as a second-half replacement. "He communicated well, defended valiantly and he's going to be in the firing line again. "The boys have seen the warrior Tommy is. "We know he has a great kicking game, but he showed fight and courage, which is really important from the general, and guys are going to look towards that in coming weeks." Smiling through the punishment, Lynagh has welcomed round two on July 26 in Melbourne, where the Wallabies must win to force a Sydney decider and stave off chatter of the first 3-0 win in the country since 1904. "It was always something I wanted to do, follow in my dad's footsteps, so I'm sort of living the dream now," he said, 36 years after his father wore the No.10 against the Lions. UK-based Michael arrived in Brisbane on Friday night and caught up with his son on Saturday morning to deliver his usual message. "Just keep it simple, don't overplay your hand. That message never changed from when I was 13," Tom said. Lynagh came in for the injured Noah Lolesio, a regular starter at No.10 under Schmidt who is out with a long-term neck injury before shifting to Japan next season. The unflustered customer lived up to his reputation despite the grand stage and imposing challenge after just three Test appearances off the bench. "No nerves ... no point to prove, just go out and play my game," he said. "I've always sort of been like that, try to be as relaxed as possible. "It's part of the job; you've got to toughen up in games like that, can't shy away from anything. "My position, my build; I'm an easy target and I know that ... it's just my job." McDermott, who pressed his case to start ahead of Jake Gordon in Melbourne with a trademark darting try, said his team took plenty from their second-half performance. "The belief was there the whole week, but might have been dented a bit after the way the Lions came out of the blocks," he said. "We can take a lot out of that second half, for sure, and we need do. The Wallabies have rallied around "easy target" Tom Lynagh, adamant he can manufacture a series comeback after a bruising welcome to the Test No.10 jersey. The 22-year-old son of former Wallabies great Michael started for the first time at flyhalf in Saturday's 27-19 loss to the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. His team steamrolled in the first half, Lynagh was forced to play off the back foot as he scrambled, schemed and copped an inevitable defensive battering. His kicking game was hit-and-miss and Lynagh had some threatening moments running at the line, but coach Joe Schmidt applauded his work, considering the dominance of the Lions' pack. "They targeted him through their big ball carriers and also targeted him in the air," said scrumhalf and Queensland Reds teammate Tate McDermott, who shone as a second-half replacement. "He communicated well, defended valiantly and he's going to be in the firing line again. "The boys have seen the warrior Tommy is. "We know he has a great kicking game, but he showed fight and courage, which is really important from the general, and guys are going to look towards that in coming weeks." Smiling through the punishment, Lynagh has welcomed round two on July 26 in Melbourne, where the Wallabies must win to force a Sydney decider and stave off chatter of the first 3-0 win in the country since 1904. "It was always something I wanted to do, follow in my dad's footsteps, so I'm sort of living the dream now," he said, 36 years after his father wore the No.10 against the Lions. UK-based Michael arrived in Brisbane on Friday night and caught up with his son on Saturday morning to deliver his usual message. "Just keep it simple, don't overplay your hand. That message never changed from when I was 13," Tom said. Lynagh came in for the injured Noah Lolesio, a regular starter at No.10 under Schmidt who is out with a long-term neck injury before shifting to Japan next season. The unflustered customer lived up to his reputation despite the grand stage and imposing challenge after just three Test appearances off the bench. "No nerves ... no point to prove, just go out and play my game," he said. "I've always sort of been like that, try to be as relaxed as possible. "It's part of the job; you've got to toughen up in games like that, can't shy away from anything. "My position, my build; I'm an easy target and I know that ... it's just my job." McDermott, who pressed his case to start ahead of Jake Gordon in Melbourne with a trademark darting try, said his team took plenty from their second-half performance. "The belief was there the whole week, but might have been dented a bit after the way the Lions came out of the blocks," he said. "We can take a lot out of that second half, for sure, and we need do.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘You've got to toughen up': Lynagh battered but not beaten
'Obviously the boys have seen just the warrior Tommy is. He's a small guy but he puts his body on the line. What we know is Tommy's got a great kicking game. But tonight he showed fight and he showed courage which is really important for him in general.' Post-game, Lynagh claimed he was 'still shaking with adrenaline' from the experience but he clearly processes the hormone well, given his relaxed demeanour and a revelation he felt no nerves before the game. Again, seemingly like his father, Tom Lynagh said he was not someone who gets overawed before a match, even if it is a starting Test debut at no.10 against the Lions at a sold-out Suncorp. And with the name Lynagh, and a nation, on his back. 'I've always sort of been like that. I just try to be as relaxed as possible and keep a calm head,' Lynagh said. 'No point to prove, just go out there and play my game. It was incredible experience. It's my first time playing at Suncorp when it's packed out. 'It's always something I wanted to do and follow in Dad's footsteps. So, I'm living the dream now. It's a proud moment for myself and my family.' The Lynaghs became the first father and son in history to both play Tests against the Lions. Asked about being physically targeted, Lynagh said: 'It's part of the job, mate. You've got to toughen up for games like this. You can't shy away from anything. 'My position, my build, it's an easy target and I know that. I've got to have my game where it's at that level. It's just my job.' Lynagh debuted last year but struggled with back and hamstring injuries, and wasn't selected for the spring tour. He went on Queensland's tour of Japan instead, and also joined Australia A in England. 'I don't think my body was ready last year. I struggled getting on the field a lot of the time. But to be in and around that environment and actually have a few caps in my name … I really thrived from that,' he said. 'I didn't make [the] spring tour, but went away with the Reds in Japan. I felt like a different person over there and took that to Super Rugby this year.' Lynagh, who grew up in England but moved to Queensland after school, said he always felt Australian but admitted his path being blocked at Harlequins by Lions rival Marcus Smith was a factor. The Wallabies now move to Melbourne, where they must win or the series is lost. There is a lot of improvement required, said McDermott. Loading 'We came here with a goal and we didn't achieve it. But we've got to get on the horse quick. We've only got six days to prepare for what's coming. It's going to be one of the biggest games of our lives,' he said. Unsuprisingly, the sanguine Lynagh is not panicking: 'We'll work away during the week. We've still got another two game. The series is still in the balance. It's not over yet.'
The Age
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
‘You've got to toughen up': Lynagh battered but not beaten
'Obviously the boys have seen just the warrior Tommy is. He's a small guy but he puts his body on the line. What we know is Tommy's got a great kicking game. But tonight he showed fight and he showed courage which is really important for him in general.' Post-game, Lynagh claimed he was 'still shaking with adrenaline' from the experience but he clearly processes the hormone well, given his relaxed demeanour and a revelation he felt no nerves before the game. Again, seemingly like his father, Tom Lynagh said he was not someone who gets overawed before a match, even if it is a starting Test debut at no.10 against the Lions at a sold-out Suncorp. And with the name Lynagh, and a nation, on his back. 'I've always sort of been like that. I just try to be as relaxed as possible and keep a calm head,' Lynagh said. 'No point to prove, just go out there and play my game. It was incredible experience. It's my first time playing at Suncorp when it's packed out. 'It's always something I wanted to do and follow in Dad's footsteps. So, I'm living the dream now. It's a proud moment for myself and my family.' The Lynaghs became the first father and son in history to both play Tests against the Lions. Asked about being physically targeted, Lynagh said: 'It's part of the job, mate. You've got to toughen up for games like this. You can't shy away from anything. 'My position, my build, it's an easy target and I know that. I've got to have my game where it's at that level. It's just my job.' Lynagh debuted last year but struggled with back and hamstring injuries, and wasn't selected for the spring tour. He went on Queensland's tour of Japan instead, and also joined Australia A in England. 'I don't think my body was ready last year. I struggled getting on the field a lot of the time. But to be in and around that environment and actually have a few caps in my name … I really thrived from that,' he said. 'I didn't make [the] spring tour, but went away with the Reds in Japan. I felt like a different person over there and took that to Super Rugby this year.' Lynagh, who grew up in England but moved to Queensland after school, said he always felt Australian but admitted his path being blocked at Harlequins by Lions rival Marcus Smith was a factor. The Wallabies now move to Melbourne, where they must win or the series is lost. There is a lot of improvement required, said McDermott. Loading 'We came here with a goal and we didn't achieve it. But we've got to get on the horse quick. We've only got six days to prepare for what's coming. It's going to be one of the biggest games of our lives,' he said. Unsuprisingly, the sanguine Lynagh is not panicking: 'We'll work away during the week. We've still got another two game. The series is still in the balance. It's not over yet.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Australia 19 Lions 27: Tourists off to dominant start but given late scare in three-try win in First Test
MARO ITOJE'S Lions got off to a flyer against the Wallabies but were given a scare by the hosts at the death. The Lions were cruising home before two late Aussie scores closed the gap. EPASione Tuipulotu grabbed the Lions' first try of the Test series vs Australia after just eight minutes[/caption] GettyAndy Farrell's Lions got their Test series vs Australia off to the perfect start[/caption] GettyDan Sheehan went over the line to grab the Lions' third try of the evening[/caption] WE HAVE LIFT OFF IN BRISBANE! Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) July 19, 2025 The PERFECT start to the second half from the Lions Sky Sports Rugby Union (@SkySportsRugby) July 19, 2025 But the game was done by then and a win in Melbourne next week will nail the series. Finn Russell turned on the style before being taken off with 13 minutes left and Tadhg Beirne justified his selection with a big game from blindside flanker. The Lions were not perfect, but they did not have to be, and march onto Melbourne next week with a series win down here for the second time on the spin there for the taking. They were 12 points up at half-time, but it could have been more, and when they Aussies had a sniff in the second half they slammed the door. Hard-nosed skipper Itoje, called on Marcus Smith, Russell's replacement to kick a penalty with six minutes left to take it to 27-12 and prove they are here to win and not please the punters. Lions fans have not toured for eight years, after they were banned from South Africa four years ago because of the pandemic and were out in force in Brisbane. The bars on Caxton Street, on the walk from central Brisbane to the stadium, were heaving with buzzing travellers expecting a commanding performance. They did not quite get it but they got a win, and that is good enough to be going on with. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS From the word go the Lions targeted the Aussie rookie No10 Tom Lynagh, son of Wallaby legend Michael. He might be a big name down here but try telling that to Ellis Genge and Dan Sheehan who both ran straight into him early on. It was Lynagh's first start and the Lions got after him good and proper. The youngster did not go the distance. Russell got the scoreboard ticking over with a penalty then was involved twice in the lead-up to the Lions opener, for centre Sione Tuipulotu, delivering the killer pass to put his Scottish pal in under the sticks. That was 10-0 to the tourists but the Aussies hit back, on 28 minutes, when Hugo Keenan won a high ball but got stripped by home wing Max Jorgensen who sprinted over to score. Tom Curry then put the Lions back in control, driving over after Sheehan's quick tap and the England man then turned provider for Ireland's Sheehan when he put him over shortly after the break. The Aussies had a touchdown for centre Joseph Suaalii chalked off then took off Lynagh on the hour but substitute Carlo Tizzano did get one back before Smith's penalty. The Aussies could not be accused of chucking the towel in and sub scrum-half Tate McDermott closed the gap with two minutes left but the Lions had done enough.
