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Lions Tame Gutsy Brumbies for Fourth Straight Win
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA, JUL 9 – The Lions secured a 36-24 win but face fullback shortages after Blair Kinghorn’s early knee injury, with only one recognized fullback available ahead of the Australia Test series.
- On July 9, 2025, in Canberra, the British and Irish Lions secured a 36-24 victory over the ACT Brumbies in the match immediately preceding their opening Test against Australia.
- The Lions entered this match after three prior wins in Australia but faced challenges, including Blair Kinghorn's early knee injury and a disjointed attack at times.
- The Lions scored five tries, including an opening try by Ollie Chessum, while the Brumbies showed resilience with four tries despite missing many Wallabies players.
- Jamison Gibson-Park, Man of the Match, described the Lions' performance as 'patchy' with a 'funny feeling in the camp,' while Maro Itoje said, "We want to be as dominant as we possibly can."
- The Lions maintained their unbeaten tour streak, but Kinghorn’s injury and unsettled midfield and back row spots suggest selection decisions remain before the first Test.
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