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.

The Lions and second-round draft pick Tate Ratledge have agreed to a rookie contract, per Jordan Schultz. The agreement ends any potential holdout situation during camp for Ratledge. Ratledge is part of a draft class in which just two second-round picks had signed as of Tuesday.