Somehow, the British and Irish Lions managed to beat the Australians in Brisbane today, but how they did it may well give the home team huge encouragement for the rest of the 3 match series.
At no time did the Lions look to be in control and they had clearly failed to do their research on the referee's likes and dislikes. Had the Wallabies taken the numerous kicking opportunities handed to them, they'd have been comfortable, and well-deserved, winners even though they suffered a string of injuries and ended up with several players forced to play out of position. A final piece of cruel luck when Kurtley Beale slipped as he took what could have been a winning penalty kick added insult to injury for the Wallabies as the Lions breathed a huge sigh of relief and won 23-21.
Although there was plenty of effort from the Lions and a few spectacular pieces of play, they spent most of the match struggling to contain the home side. They really didn't look very coherent as a side and they have a lot of work to do before next Saturday if they're to avoid defeat. As for the Wallabies, they'll be straining at the bit for a chance to gain revenge and they must be firm favourites to achieve it.
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