Adam Ashley-Cooper tells reveals a text message from Nathan Sharpe inspired Melbourne heroics After starring in the Wallabies one point win over the Lions, Adam Ashley-Cooper speaks to Fox Sports. Reavling Nathan Sharpe's inspiration. Wallabies Adam Ashley-Cooper celebrates his try during the second Test against the British & Irish Lions at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne. Picture: Quinn Rooney Source: news.com.au WALLABIES hero Adam Ashley-Cooper has revealed a text message from former teammate Nathan Sharpe was the catalyst for his match-turning try against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday night. Ashley-Cooper touched down for the only five-pointer of the second Test at Etihad Stadium with just five minutes left on the clock, the match-turning play giving midfield partner Christian Leali'fano the chance to put Australia in front with a difficult conversion. His midfield partner obliged and despite some nervy moments in the shadows of full-time, the Wallabies held on for a dramatic 16-15 victory. Ashley-Cooper said the message from Wallaby legend and Fox Sports rugby commentator Sharpe reinforced just how crucial Saturday night's result was to the health of Australian rugby. "He sent me a text before the game saying Australian rugby was on the line tonight," Ashley-Cooper revealed in an exclusive post-match interview with Fox Sports. "And he answered," Sharpe responded. Didn't you? Elaborating on his match-turning five-pointer, Ashley-Cooper said he would have preferred to give Leali'ifano an easier shot at goal but got caught up in the excitement of the moment. "I obviously put it down in pure excitement," Ashley-Cooper said. Then I looked up and realised I probably could have ran it in a little bit closer because I saw Christian's eyes light up like as if he had a big job to do. But he did a great job, so we got a great result tonight.