VIDEO: Wallabies great’s son is plotting a Lions berth

NEWS: Reds flyhalf Tom Lynagh has never been so excited to sink his teeth into a new season after a long holiday and a tonsillectomy.

Lynagh is geared up for a full season of Super Rugby Pacific as Australia’s domestic sides all reported back for pre-season training this week.

The 21-year-old Lynagh reported for duty for his stint with the Reds at Ballymore.

Lynagh got into the swing of things by featuring in the Reds’ first hit-out of 2025 while his Wallaby teammates rested in preparation for a three-day satellite camp in Sydney.

“After a long holiday (and a tonsillectomy) it’s good to get back into the swing of things and get the legs working,” Lynagh told media on Tuesday before departing.

“We’re all excited, it’s probably the most excited I’ve ever been coming back into it. Just knowing what we managed to do last year and how good the vibes were around the place.

“Energy is high and that’s the way we like it around here.”

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The son of former Aussie great Michael Lynagh had a dream Test debut against Wales but he says he still has much to work on in the maroon jersey.

With Queensland’s upcoming two-match series against Bristol and Ulster just weeks away and a British & Irish Lions series on the horizon, the young playmaker is eager to keep honing his craft before Super Rugby Pacific begins in earnest.

“(2024) was a dream year, really happy with what I managed to accomplish but plenty more still to go … starting with this Super Rugby (Pacific) season,” Lynagh said.

“Kicking’s been a big part of my game and (Wallabies staff) still want me to develop all kinds of areas whether it’s attacking, clearing or goalkicking – that was one of my poor parts in the Super Rugby season and that’s a continuous work-on for me.

“Playing at the line and picking the right decision is something I’ve been working on and I feel a lot more confident and comfortable doing that as well.”

“I think everyone in Australia that plays rugby is trying to head towards that (Lions Tour) and aim for it but I want to take care of Super (Rugby Pacific) first – that’s my priority this year. If I look after that, the rest will follow.”

Lynagh has the opportunity to make the No.10 jumper his own after the departure of James O’Connor to the Crusaders but there will be an arm wrestle with the youngster Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and new signings Mason Gordon and Jude Gibbs.