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Lions Command Tour Warm-Ups but Urged to Sharpen Starts

After roaring to 106 points in two games, the Lions focus on cutting handling errors to sharpen their game ahead of Saturday’s Waratahs test.

Rugby Union - Autumn International - England v New Zealand - Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London, Britain - November 2, 2024 New Zealand's Ardie Savea in action with England's Ollie Lawrence Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Lions have pulled away emphatically in second halves to outscore opponents by 106 points across their first two tour matches.
  • Maro Itoje dominated nine lineouts, scored a try in Brisbane and warned that sluggish opening phases exposed nine handling errors.
  • Coach Andy Farrell praised back-to-back wins and highlighted the promising half-back pairing of Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell.
  • Injuries to Hugo Keenan, Elliot Daly and Tomos Williams have forced squad rotation and tested the Lions’ depth ahead of the Waratahs clash.
  • Jac Morgan made 21 tackles, carried nine times and scored to earn man-of-the-match honours and underscore the pack’s physical edge.