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 profitable the 2022 Premiership title, and returning to Australia with the Western Pressure.
As a 15-year-old, he was within the crowd as Australia secured a 16-15 second Check win over the Lions at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne in 2013.
Potter conceded that Australia failed to indicate the identical struggle on Saturday.
“It has been robust wanting again at that recreation,” he stated.
“We actually discovered 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 whole lot 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 tip of the sport. We really feel like, if we are able to string sufficient issues collectively, we are able to go lots higher than we did.”
Simply as in 2013, Australia should win the second Check to maintain the sequence 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 damage.
“Emotionally it is vitally easy this week,” stated Potter.
“Everyone knows the duty at hand so I do not suppose anybody has any questions on what’s at stake.”
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