'We know what is coming'

Wilson captained the Wallabies for the first time in September 2024 and, after a delay in confirmation from head coach Joe Schmidt, took leadership of the team for the Lions series

Australia captain Harry Wilson says his team will be better for the experience of their first Test defeat in Brisbane when they face the British and Irish Lions again in Melbourne on Saturday.

"For a lot of us, it was our first time ever playing the British and Irish Lions and there was a lot of unknown, whereas this week we know what's coming," he said.

The Wallabies' defeat in the series opener means they must win to keep the contest alive. However, Wilson believes that the pressure cuts both ways.

"I'd say there's pressure on both teams," he added.

"They want to wrap up the series and we want to keep the series alive. There's no doubting there's a lot on the line for both teams.

"We want to impose ourselves physically. We want to back our skills and we want to go out there and start fast."