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Joe Schmidt rejects Lions demands to release Australia stars for tour games

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Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has hit back at the British and Irish Lions management.

Schmidt insists Australia are adhering to the tour agreement regarding the release of international players for pre-Test games.

The issue flared up again this week after the Lions chief executive, Ben Calveley , said he expected Schmidt to release Wallaby players back to their Super Rugby franchises for their respective games against the Lions .

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