Potter was born in London and grew up in Bristol earlier than transferring to Melbourne aged 10.

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

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

Potter conceded that Australia failed to point out the identical combat on Saturday.

“It has been powerful trying again at that sport,” he mentioned.

“We actually realized a good bit. It did not really feel like we put our greatest foot ahead, notably within the first 50 to 60 minutes. There are a variety of classes to take out of that one.

“They’re an extremely sturdy group, however we all know we’ve got to return out higher and begin the sport stronger.

“There have been some constructive indicators in direction of the top of the sport. We really feel like, if we are able to string sufficient issues collectively, we are able to go so much higher than we did.”

Simply as in 2013, Australia should win the second Take a look at to maintain the collection alive.

Head coach Joe Schmidt hopes to have heavyweight ahead pair Rob Valetini and Will Skelton match for choice after they missed out in Brisbane by way of damage.

“Emotionally it is rather easy this week,” mentioned Potter.

“Everyone knows the duty at hand so I do not assume anybody has any questions on what’s at stake.”