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Lions Edge First Nations & Pasifika XV as Selection Questions Loom

Darcy Graham’s ankle injury poses a late fitness test for the Lions before Saturday’s second Test at the MCG.

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Overview

  • The Lions secured a 24-19 victory over the First Nations & Pasifika XV to extend their unbeaten Australian tour to seven matches.
  • Jamie Osborne crossed for two tries and Duhan van der Merwe added another before Darcy Graham exited with an ankle concern.
  • The invitational side led by Kurtley Beale rallied through Tristan Reilly, Seru Uru and Rob Leota, highlighting their breakdown strength.
  • Owen Farrell captained the side for the first time on tour and played a key role in creating scoring opportunities.
  • Head coach Andy Farrell now faces final squad selection dilemmas and injury assessments ahead of the series-clinching second Test on July 26.