Australian coach Joe Schmidt is convinced that Wallabies are on a growing trajectory, despite seeing his side slipping into a late loss of the British and Irish lions in Melbourne on Saturday.

29-26 losses THE British and Irish lions In the terrain of the cricket in Melbourn was Mourning Second in a row against Andy Farrell’s team and means that the Australians have only proud to play in the final test in Sydney next weekend.

The nature of the performance on one side of Wallabies, which held an 18 -point lead to tourists at one point before Hugo Keenan’s latest test, has given Schmidt faith that his team is moving in the right direction.

“I think they are progressing,“Said the new Zealander.”It is never linear. It always tends to boil and flow.

“Our challenge is to strive and be as stable as we can, even within the game. When you build a 23-5 lead and it slips, it is extremely disappointing. Especially when it happens in the last game of play.

“We are trying to build consistency, we are trying to play a rugby brand that entertains people and at the same time a rugby brand we enjoy playing.

“I am really proud of the effort the players decide and I am really disappointed for them.“

Schmidt’s side for the third test is likely to miss the Harry Potter arm, which was replaced by Tate McDermott in the 19th minute of the game.

“I don’t think Harry Potter will be capable, this is a hamstring injury that seemed heavy enough to get it out for a period of time, so this could be an opportunity for someone else,“Said Schmidt.

“We have some right bumps and bruises, including some drop from the latest game action and we will control the players and see how they come.“

Wallabies have announced the former Block of New Zealand Tom Donnelly will join the group as an assistant coach before the Rugby championship. He will replace the geoff parling.