THE BRISBANE BATTLE In front of a packed house, and a roaring atmosphere that filled the streets and city for days leading into the game, The British & Irish Lions have claimed an early series lead after defeating the Wallabies 27-19 in the three-Test Series opener. With both sides scoring three tries apiece, the Lions goal kicking and game management proved divisive against the fast-finishing Wallabies.
But that was just the entree. In less than a week, we get to do it all again when the second Test Match kicks off in Melbourne at the iconic MCG.
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