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Lions Extend Winning Streak but Flaws Persist in 36-24 Win Over Brumbies

A final Adelaide warm-up against an Australia-New Zealand invitational side offers the squad a last chance to refine tactics ahead of the first Test starting July 19.

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Overview

  • Fullback Blair Kinghorn left Canberra with a knee injury inside the first half, raising doubts over his role in the opening Test lineup.
  • Handling errors and breakdown lapses reappeared in the match, prompting calls to tighten execution before the Test series.
  • Andy Farrell deployed what is viewed as his strongest XV to date with Maro Itoje captaining the side, yet several positions remain unsettled.
  • The Lions notched a fourth straight tour win but were forced to ride out four Brumbies tries despite the hosts missing eight Wallabies.
  • The squad will play an Australia-New Zealand invitational side in Adelaide on July 12 as their final warm-up ahead of the Brisbane Test.