Wallabies vs Lions - Did the Refs Get it Right? Tony Johnson on Late Controversy in Melbourne

Longtime Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Martin Devlin to dissect a Wallabies-British & Irish Lions test that had everything - brilliant rugby, controversy, and drama to the final whistle. TJ explains why the last-minute call on a potential illegal cleanout by the Lions was a true 50-50, and why overturning the try would have been monumental. Despite Australia’s explosive start, driven by the impact of Will Skelton and Rob Valetini, the Lions were able to turn the tide in the second 40. TJ highlights how Wallaby bench weakness and key errors proved costly in a game that could have gone either way. Beyond the Lions fallout, Tony and Marty preview NPC’s return, and share insights on the Black Ferns’ World Cup squad and why some big names missed out. 00:00 Introduction 00:59 Brilliant game between Wallabies & Lions 02:17 Final Minutes Controversy 02:36 Analysing Referee's Late Decision 04:37 Impact of Key Players 08:13 Overall Reffing Performance 08:57 Australia's First Half Performance 09:59 Impact of Will Skelton & Rob Valetini 12:45 'Lions Much Better in Second Half' 13:50 'Lions Weren't That Great' 14:44 Memorable Matches Recalled 15:07 Encouragement for Australia 15:25 Lions' Defensive Strategy 18:02 Will the All Blacks beat the Wallabies? 20:32 NPC Season Kickoff 25:59 Black Ferns World Cup Squad #allblacks #nzrugby #wallabies #aus #australia #lionsrugby #lions2025 #englandrugby #irishrugby #walesrugby #riseofrugby #rugbypodcast #sportspodcast Website: rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn