Lions lay down series marker and ease to victory over Australia in first Test

First Test: Australia 19-27 British & Irish LionsOne-sided opener only came alive in the second halfWinning the first Test does not guarantee a series victory but Australia already need a minor miracle. On the evidence of this contest it is going to take something pretty remarkable to stop the Lions from wrapping things up in Melbourne next Saturday and, with thousands of travelling fans cheering them on, Andy Farrell’s side now have firm control of their own destiny.There were moments in the first half when the Lions were so dominant that it felt akin to watching a juggernaut thundering through the outback, skittling everything in sight. They were unable to sustain it but the visitors’ dominance in the first 50 minutes was such that the winning margin could have been wider. From Finn Russell’s insouciant brilliance to Tom Curry’s relentless tackling, the Lions were a cut above in the areas that mattered most. Continue reading...

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