Joe Schmidt hits back at Lions' demands as war of words escalates
Briefly

Ben Calveley, the CEO of the Lions, has urged that all Wallabies should have the opportunity to play for their respective Super Rugby teams in preparation for the Test series. Head coach Andy Farrell emphasizes the need for a competitive squad for the series starting July 19, yet coach Schmidt plans to limit player participation to avoid injuries during warm-up matches. Concerns were raised about the realistic availability of players to balance club and national commitments without compromising readiness before facing Fiji and the Lions.
Lions CEO Ben Calveley voiced that all Wallabies should be allowed to participate in the lead-up to the Test series for optimal preparation.
Andy Farrell desires a battle-hardened squad for the international series, yet Schmidt plans to limit the core players' involvement to prevent injuries.
Read at Irish Independent
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