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Scottish Lions shine in dominant first half in Brisbane... but Farrell's men have much to improve on

Scottish Lions shine in dominant first half in Brisbane... but Farrell's men have much to improve on

By the end of a strangely subdued night in Brisbane, the muted celebrations told their own story. The British and Irish Lions had beaten Australia and taken a 1-0 lead in the series, but it all seemed a bit flat.

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