Lions iron out errors with dominant win a week out from first Test

[ad_1] The British and Irish Lions ironed out a few of their teething points forward of the primary Check towards the Wallabies with a dominant 48-0 victory over the AUNZ XV at Adelaide Oval on Saturday evening.

Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe pushed his Check choice credentials with a hat-trick, whereas Ben White, Sione Tuipulotu, Scott Cummings — all Scots — additionally scored.

Substitute hooker Rónan Kelleher additionally crossed after a one-two on the line-out following the sin-binning of Shannon Frizell for repeat infringements.

Joshua Fusitu'a was additionally binned for an unsightly tip-tackle on Jac Morgan within the dying seconds.

There will likely be concern within the Lions camp although for the person Kelleher changed, Luke Cowan-Dickie, who was stretchered off late within the first half having been knocked out following a sickening collision with Lukhan Salakaia-Loto's knee.

Firebrand flanker Henry Pollock confirmed some flashes of brilliance, and he scored after a poor error from Harry McLaughlin-Phillips and Tane Edmed.

England's Owen Farrell made his first look on tour following his late arrival, enjoying at inside centre off the bench.

The spectacular victory will ease a few of the considerations over the Lions' poor performances towards the Waratahs and Brumbies over the past week, with the primary Check in Brisbane in seven days time.

Ben White, left, scored the Lions' second attempt. ( AP Photograph: James Elsby )

If one was to play a phrase affiliation recreation about the way in which the Lions had performed to this point in 2025, a couple of phrases would seemingly come up quite a bit. Scrappy. Imprecise. Sick-disciplined. Underwhelming.

In Adelaide, that was not the Lions that have been offered.

Cohesion. Directness. Impactful. Strain.

Twenty minutes in and the vacationers had three tries and a stable interval of defence to be optimistic about.

Sure, the opposition was a cobbled collectively Frankenstein's monster of a facet who bore extra resemblance to a Barbarians exhibition line-up — in each character and composition — than critical worldwide opposition.

The locals discovered, because the vacationers have, that irrespective of the expertise at a staff's disposal, gelling them collectively takes time.

Nevertheless, for the Lions, it appears that evidently gelling has began to take impact.

Van der Merwe was the beneficiary of some fast pondering from Hugo Keenan, catching the AUNZ XV napping with a fast line-out that the large Scottish winger completed at a stroll.

The Lions managed possession within the opening 10 minutes. ( AP Photograph: James Elsby )

Then it was White's flip to indicate his sharpness of thoughts and velocity of thought, darting over from the bottom of a ruck.

The Lions nonetheless needed to present their defensive nous, with Keenan mopping up on the again after a spell of strain from the invitational staff, earlier than Mack Hansen referred to as a intelligent mark underneath strain from a Edmed cross-field kick.

Again on the assault, van der Merwe had a second, ending a fluid transfer that noticed the Lions transfer the ball left.

Van der Merwe has not been at his greatest this tour — within the wing pecking order he has, arguably, fallen to the very backside and definitely beneath James Lowe.

And there have been defensive frailties in proof within the opening half of the competition however, with Lowe poor towards the Brumbies final Wednesday, van der Merwe might but drive himself into the dialog.

Notable, maybe, that it was these gamers on the perimeter of choice that stood up: van der Merwe, Hansen, White and Morgan, whereas Keenan — the final fullback standing — confirmed his significance too.

The Scotland centre partnership of Tuipulotu and Huw Jones additionally impressed — will Farrell go for familiarity together with his Irish pairing of Bundee Aki and Gary Ringrose or the Scotland duo?

The truth is, it was solely England 10 Fin Smith who didn't carry out for the vacationers early on, lacking two of his three kicks at objective and throwing at the least one very poor move by way of the backline.

There was additionally concern of a distinct kind for one more Englishman, Cowan-Dickie.

Luke Cowan-Dickie was stretchered off the sphere within the first half. ( AP Photograph: James Elsby )

With former England captain and doable substitute Jamie George in Argentina in the meanwhile, Farrell might have somebody wanting up trans-Pacific flights.

Salakaia-Loto was glorious, the 41-capped Wallaby wanting so as to add to his tally towards the Lions, the place his ferocious operating and sheer dimension might do nicely towards a Lions back-row that's constructed extra for velocity than energy — because the hulking lock's sitting down of Morgan emphasised.

After half-time, the Lions continued their domination. Tuipulotu completed off a primary transfer because the Lions pounced on an AUNZ XV error to race the size of the sphere.

Farrell was launched with half-an-hour remaining to a combined reception from the gang.

Owen Farrell got here on to make an look in his fourth Lions tour. ( Getty Photographs: Sportsfile/Brendan Moran )

The son of the coach has not performed worldwide rugby for England since 2023 however stays their report factors scorer and in enjoying towards the AUNZ XV, made his nineteenth look for the Lions on his fourth tour and seemed spectacular outdoors of Marcus Smith.

Cummings scored on the hour-mark to maintain the Lions rolling, whereas Kelleher additionally crossed following one other quickly-taken line-out.

Pollock had proven some real class as a part of a powerful and arduous working back-row with Morgan and player-of-the-match Ben Earl, however was a tad fortuitous when he scored late on after a poor move from Edmed was fumbled by McLaughlin-Phillips, with the Northampton flanker reaching by way of the Reds 10's palms to attain.

There was time for one more yellow card very late on after a horrible tip deal with from Fusitu'a, though Morgan was fortunately fast to rise up.

Look again on how all of the motion unfolded in our reside weblog.

Key Occasions

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Present all key occasions 1h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 12:03pm

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Good evening! <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> That is the place we're going to wrap up the weblog — thanks for becoming a member of us!

Congratulations to the Lions on one other victory, their fifth of the tour to this point.

A reminder — ABC Sport will likely be reside running a blog the primary Wallabies vs Lions Check from Brisbane subsequent Saturay night, so be sure to're on board with us once more.

Good evening!

1h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:57am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Ben Earl named participant of the match <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Ben Earl is awarded the participant of the match and it was well-merited.

Though, a number of Lions gamers might have been given the honour, given the spectacular efficiency from the vacationers.

They scored eight tries, however essentially the most pleasing facet of their efficiency absolutely was the very fact they didn't concede a degree.

1h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:52am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">FT: LIONS TRIUMPH 48-0! <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Duhan van der Merwe scored three tries for the Lions. (AAP) THE LIONS REMAIN UNBEATEN!

Let's be sincere, the outcome wasn't actually unsure after the Lions dominated the primary half.

However they completed the job within the second 40 and can arrive in Brisbane for the primary Check towards the Wallabies with an undefeated report.

1h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:51am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">80' AUNZ XV given one other yellow card (Lions 48-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Within the remaining minute of play, the AUNZ XV's Joshua Fusitu'a is given a yellow card for a harmful deal with.

It got here solely moments after Shannon Frizell returned from his 10 minutes on the sideline.

1h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:44am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">76' Pollock scores wonderful attempt! (Lions 48-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Henry Pollock, what a attempt!

Kudos to Pollock, who one way or the other bought his fingers to the ball within the in-goal space when Harry McLaughlin-Phillips tried to floor the ball.

McLaughlin-Phillips misplaced possession from a Tane Edmed move solely metres out from the AUNZ XV line, permitting Pollock to pounce.

It appeared McLaughlin-Phillips had grounded the capsule, however the TMO awarded the attempt to Pollock, who bought a finger tip to the ball first.

The conversion was profitable for the Lions.

1h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:43am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Powerful evening for AUNZ XV <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Hello Luke, I will exit on a limb and say this is not wanting good for the AUNZ XV...

- Mike

An astute commentary, Mike!

1h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:42am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">74' AUNZ XV nonetheless trying to find factors (Lions 41-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> To the credit score of the AUNZ XV, they're refusing to surrender.

They launched one other promising raid contained in the Lions' half, however once more it could not be transformed into factors.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:37am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">69' Kelleher provides to Lions' lead (Lions 41-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Reserve hooker Ronan Kelleher scores for the Lions!

Kelleher, who changed Luke Cowan-Dickie within the first half, crosses from a neat line-out play, 5 metres out from the AUNZ XV's objective line.

Solely moments earlier, the AUNZ XV have been decreased to 14 gamers when Shannon Frizell was given a yellow card for collapsing a maul.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:31am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">64' Van der Merwe will get his hat-trick! (Lions 36-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Out huge, Lions winger Duhan van der Merwe scores his third attempt of the night!

The Lions, as soon as once more, stretched the AUNZ XV defence, creating an overlap on the left wing for van der Merwe to cross untouched.

Marcus Smith missed with the conversion try out huge.

It is the Lions forward, 36-0.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:28am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">62' Lions rating once more! (Lions 31-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Scott Cummings crosses for the Lions!

Cummings, having come off the bench, steamed his approach over the chalk, because the Lions put phases collectively contained in the AUNZ XV's 22.

The conversion was made, with the Lions main 31-0.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:27am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">60' Each side feeling the pinch (Lions 24-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Dropped ball and penalties have affected the circulate of play to this point within the second half.

Most not too long ago, the AUNZ XV was on assault contained in the Lions' half, however gave away a breakdown penalty for holding onto the ball.

Each side are progressively emptying their benches.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:22am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">54' Pollock provides to highlights reel (Lions 24-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> (AP Photograph) It got here to nothing in the long run, however back-rower Henry Pollock reveals why he's a crowd pleaser.

Pollock had possession on the left flank after which opted for a chip-and-chase, which he re-gathered.

However he knocked on in touch, turning the ball again over to the AUNZ XV.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:17am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">49' AUNZ XV waste alternative (Lions 24-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The AUNZ XV blew an excellent scoring alternative, when camped contained in the Lions' 22.

However after multi-phase play, they bought muddled with their assault and gave away a penalty for obstruction.

In the meantime, Owen Farrell has come on from the reserves bench in what's his fourth Lions tour.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:11am <h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">43' Tuipulotu scores for Lions! (24-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> (AP Photograph) Sione Tuipulotu goes over!

The ex-Melbourne Insurgent strolls over after the Lions have been awarded a penalty contained in the AUNZ XV's 22.

The AUNZ XV have been on the assault earlier inside opposition territory, however a spilt move was kicked forward by the Lions, giving them important area place.

Fin Smith added the extras from the tee.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:06am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Second half underway! <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> Play has resumed at Adelaide Oval, with the Lions main 17-0.

Will the vacationers construct on their scoreboard benefit?

Or will the AUNZ XV begin chipping away on the Lions' lead?

Let's discover out!

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 11:02am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">Stat chat <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> After the Lions dominated possession and territory early within the first half, the AUNZ XV started to see extra of the capsule and luxuriate in higher area place.

After the primary 40 minutes, the house facet had 52 per cent possession, however no factors to indicate on the scoreboard.

Apart from conceding three tries, the AUNZ XV's defence has been discovered wanting at occasions.

They've missed 14 of their 65 deal with makes an attempt, in comparison with the Lions' 9 for 102.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 10:54am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">An excellent thought! <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> I'd like to see NZ Aust Sth Africa equivelent tour nice britain to return the favour.

- Rod

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 10:51am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">HT: Lions maintain commanding lead (Lions 17-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The Lions have been all around the AUNZ XV to this point. (Getty) We head off area for oranges, because the Lions get pleasure from a commanding 17-0 lead on the again of three first-hald tries.

The AUNZ XV have a variety of work to do if they're to get again within the contest.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 10:48am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">38' AUNZ XV lose possession once more (Lions 17-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> The AUNZ XV was constructing strain in assault, contained in the Lions half.

However after 9 phases, they turned the ball over, with the Lions kicking the ball down area to get themselves out of hazard.

2h agoSat 12 Jul 2025 at 10:44am

<h3 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop24__mJJ8n Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop32__ceKem Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading">36' Cowan-Dickie leaves area (Lions 17-0) <h4 class="Typography_base__sj2RP Heading_heading__VGa5B LiveBlogPost_heading__DVYV7 Typography_sizeMobile18__eJCIB Typography_sizeDesktop20___6qCS Typography_lineHeightMobile24__crkfh Typography_lineHeightDesktop24__Fh_y5 Typography_marginBottomMobileSmall__6wx7m Typography_marginBottomDesktopSmall__CboX4 Typography_black__9qnZ1 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx Typography_normalise__u5o1s" data-component="Heading"> (AP Photograph) A blow for the Lions, with hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie compelled from the sphere.

Amid a lot concern from the Lions medical employees, Cowan-Dickie underwent an on-field evaluation and wanted the medi-cab after a sustaining a heavy knock in a deal with.