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Lions Dominate Early to Down Wallabies 27-19 in First Test
QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, JUL 19 – Andy Farrell highlighted Tom Curry's try and Tadhg Beirne's breakdown dominance as key factors in the Lions' 27-19 win to take a 1-0 series lead, with Australia fighting back late.
- The British & Irish Lions defeated Australia 27-19 in the first test at Lang Park on Saturday, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
- The Lions dominated early due to strong performances by Finn Russell, Tom Curry, and Dan Sheehan, racing to a 24-5 lead in the opening hour.
- Australia showed signs of revival late through tries by Max Jorgensen, Carlo Tizzano, and Tate McDermott, bolstered by the expected return of Valetini and Skelton.
- Lions coach Andy Farrell emphasized that starting the tour with a victory is very important, but he acknowledged that their second-half indiscipline allowed Australia to gain some momentum.
- The Lions’ win secures them advantage in the three-match series, with the next test scheduled for next weekend at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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Wallabies Pin Hopes on Valetini and Skelton for Redemption | Sports-Games
Wallabies Pin Hopes on Valetini and Skelton for Redemption Australia's rugby team, the Wallabies, is banking on a crucial comeback in the series against the British & Irish Lions with the return of key players Rob Valetini and Will Skelton. The duo missed the first test due to injuries, leaving the Wallabies to face a 24-5 deficit in the opening hour at Lang Park on Saturday.Coach Joe Schmidt confirmed both Valetini and Skelton are fit for the s…
Lions dominate early to down Wallabies
Dan Sheehan of the Lions scores his team's third try despite the efforts of Wallaby Harry Potter in Brisbane. Photo: Getty Images British & Irish Lions rode a dominant first-half display to a 27-19 win over Australia in the first test, holding off a late Wallabies fightback for a comfortable victory to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
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The RecordWallabies’ second-half surge gives Schmidt confidence they can level the series against the Lions
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Joe Schmidt saw enough spirit in a second-half comeback by his young Wallabies lineup to feel confident they can level the series next week despite losing the first test to the British and Irish Lions.
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British and Irish Lions dominate early and hang on for a 27-19 win over Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Flyhalf Finn Russell kicked a penalty, landed three conversions and set up the first try as the British and Irish Lions dominated early and then held on for a 27-19 win over Australia in Saturday's series-opening…
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