“Sure and no,” he mentioned when requested if he regretted not having the ability to prove for the Perth-based aspect.

“Clearly it’s out of the gamers’ management – we do what the coaches need, we get the schedule and we come into camp.

“There are 4 Power boys right here [retained by the Wallabies], 5 again there, so there’s a good share again there prepared to tear on this weekend.

“It could have been superior to play – any sport you get to play in opposition to the Lions is fairly cool – however we’re in camp, getting ready for Fiji subsequent week and we’re actually excited to observe the Power boys play on the weekend.”

Donaldson is considered one of three fly-halves within the Wallabies squad, competing with Tom Lynagh to again up first-choice Noah Lolesio. If choice goes in opposition to him, he may miss out on dealing with the Lions in any respect.

Power completed ninth on this season’s Tremendous Rugby Pacific desk, the bottom of any of the Australian sides.

“Yeah, they may win I reckon,” Donaldson mentioned with a smile when requested concerning the end result of Saturday’s match.

“It’s an superior expertise for them and a fantastic problem, you noticed the Brumbies win 12 years in the past so it isn’t inconceivable.”

Lions assistant coach Andrew Goodman mentioned he expects all of the Tremendous Rugby sides to lift their sport significantly for a gathering with the Lions that solely comes round as soon as each 12 years.

“Should you watch a Power workforce or a Reds workforce throughout Tremendous Rugby, it isn’t a sign of what you are going to get in opposition to a Lions workforce,” he mentioned.

“It is a once-in-a-life alternative for many of these guys, so the extent of depth goes to be by way of the roof.”