Ryan Lonergan, the Brumbies' scrumhalf, underwent precautionary throat scans following a 33-31 loss to Ireland, despite delivering a standout performance in his first start for the Wallabies.The 28-year-old lasted 34 minutes before sustaining an injury, but his efforts included a try and crucial passes.Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt expressed confidence in Lonergan's recovery, noting his potential as a goal-kicking option.

The team's defeat was compounded by missed kicks from Ben Donaldson and Carter Gordon, with Schmidt acknowledging the costly nature of errors in tight matches.

Lonergan's performance, combined with his strong goal-kicking record, positions him as a key player for future matches, including the upcoming clash with France.The article highlights the team's resilience and the importance of key players in high-stakes games.