Dynamic flanker Rob Valetini declared himself fit and raring to go Monday in a big boost for the Wallabies ahead of the second Test against the British and Irish Lions at the weekend.Valetini is usually one of the first names on Australia coach Joe Schmidt's team sheet,

And cricket fan George has vowed to emulate Graeme Swann, and his famous sprinkler celebration after England retained the Ashes in Melbourne in the 2010-11 series, if the Lions get the job done at the weekend. George joked: “I see myself as a sort of Graeme Swann figure. Similar characters, both talented blokes. It could happen, yeah, who knows.”

Barnstorming backrower Rob Valetini has declared himself fit and ready to play on Saturday and salvage the Wallabies’ hopes of winning the series against the British & Irish Lions.

Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen both sat out training in Melbourne on Monday, but the British and Irish Lions are hopeful both players will be available for Saturday's second Test against Australia.

The British & Irish Lions have rarely been as heavily favoured to win a test as they will be for their opening clash with Australia on Saturday, even if you might not guess it listening to coach Andy Farrell.

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The Wallabies are $4.40 outsiders to defeat the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane. There are very good reasons why Australia are at such long odds -- but also some shreds of hope for Australians to cling to.

Wallabies icon Toutai Kefu has called on Australia's forwards to bring fire and fury in the series-opener against the British & Irish Lions and defy the doomsayers tipping a 3-0 whitewash for the hosts.