Lions Triumph Over Brumbies Despite Injury Concerns in Canberra Clash
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
The British & Irish Lions secured a 36-24 victory against a depleted ACT Brumbies team in Canberra, marking their fourth consecutive win on their Australian tour. The match was overshadowed by an injury to Lions fullback Blair Kinghorn, adding to coach Andy Farrell's concerns ahead of the upcoming Wallabies test series. Despite a strong start by the Brumbies, the Lions managed to score five tries, led by captain Maro Itoje and flyhalf Finn Russell.
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The Lions won 36-24 against the Brumbies in Canberra, marking their fourth consecutive win on their Australian tour.
Lions fullback Blair Kinghorn suffered an injury early in the game, raising concerns for coach Andy Farrell ahead of the Wallabies test series.
Despite losing key players, the Brumbies put up a strong challenge, scoring four tries.
Lions captain Maro Itoje and flyhalf Finn Russell played significant roles in the victory, with Itoje acknowledging areas for improvement.
The Lions scored five tries through Ollie Chessum, James Lowe, Marcus Smith, Garry Ringrose, and Josh van der Flier.
