The Lions might have lost Paul O'Connell to injury after their opening test victory over Australia in Brisbane.

But Australia have also been badly struck by injuries from that defeat against the tourists.

The Wallabies confirmed that backs Digby Ioane and Pat McCabe will not feature for the rest of the tour. In addition, Ioane is facing an assault charge after allegedly attacking a man in the Melbourne on March 9th.

Berrick Barnes has been ruled out of this Saturday's second test.

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