British and Irish Lions: Harry Potter rejects Sir Clive Woodward ‘losing mentality’ claim

Potter was born in London and grew up in Bristol before moving to Melbourne aged 10.

He moved to England in 2020 to play for Leicester Tigers, scoring 20 tries in 67 appearances and winning the 2022 Premiership title, and returning to Australia with the Western Force.

As a 15-year-old, he was in the crowd as Australia secured a 16-15 second Test win over the Lions at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne in 2013.

Potter conceded that Australia failed to show the same fight on Saturday.

“It has been tough looking back at that game,” he said.

“We certainly learned a fair bit. It didn’t feel like we put our best foot forward, particularly in the first 50 to 60 minutes. There are a lot of lessons to take out of that one.

“They are an incredibly strong team, but we know we have to come out better and start the game stronger.

“There were some positive signs towards the end of the game. We feel like, if we can string enough things together, we can go a lot better than we did.”

Just as in 2013, Australia must win the second Test to keep the series alive.

Head coach Joe Schmidt hopes to have heavyweight forward pair Rob Valetini and Will Skelton fit for selection after they missed out in Brisbane through injury.

“Emotionally it is very simple this week,” said Potter.

“We all know the task at hand so I don’t think anyone has any questions about what is at stake.”