Injury outlook positive for Wallabies ahead of Lions opener, says line-out coach

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MELBOURNE - Australia line-out coach Geoff Parling is optimistic the Wallabies will be at full strength for Saturdays series-opening test against the British amp; Irish Lions even as several players scramble to prove their fitness.

Head coach Joe Schmidt will name his match-day squad for the Lang Park opener on Thursday with question marks still hanging over a number of players.

Hooker Dave Porecki suffered concussion from the Fiji test while scrumhalf Jake Gordon missed the match with a hamstring issue.

Lock Will Skelton declared himself fit and ready on Tuesday after missing the Fiji test with a calf complaint, and Parling was optimistic that loose forward Rob Valetini, who also missed the warmup with a calf strain, would be available.

Hes trained today, hes a quality player, like everybody knows. Weve very hopeful hell be available for selection, Parling told reporters.

There was (injury concerns) at first but lads are training now.

I think the boys seem to be progressing well .... Hopefully well have a full bill of health.

Former England lock Parling was a member of the 2013 Lions squad coached by Warren Gatland which claimed a 2-1 series win over the Wallabies but is now plotting the downfall of Andy Farrells side.

While noting the Lions line-out was shaky in their first couple of matches against Australias provincial sides, he said it had improved over the course of the tour and expected it to be on-point against the Wallabies after a full weeks training.

After being part of a winning Lions squad, Parling said he had shared insights into the tourists mindset with the Wallabies players during a previous camp -- but played down