Lions overcome physical First Nations & Pasifika XV to preserve winning run in Australia - match report
Darcy Graham off injured moments after debut try gave Lions 14-0 lead
First Nations punish Lions errors with two tries to tie 14-14 at half-time
Jamie Osborne's second try and Duhan van der Merwe score put Lions into 24-14 lead in second half
Rob Leota try brought home side within five points as tourists faced toughest test of tour so far
Lions will seek to win series against Australia in second Test on Saturday
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-14 Lions
Darcy Graham is in tears as he comes off the pitch. That is gutting! Garry Ringrose is on. Graham puts his tracksuit jacket over his face.
Someone give him a hug.
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Ugo Monye
2009 British and Irish Lion at Marvel Stadium
The yellow card won't be upgraded to a red, it will stay as a yellow, but for me it was a poor decision. The first contact was on the chest, with the secondary on the head.
But that was a lovely Lions set-piece move for the last try. A good combination of the scrum-half linking with the backs and creating space for Darcy Graham to score with a simple finish.
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-14 Lions
And just as Chris praises Darcy Graham, the Scot is down and receiving treatment. His ankle is then heavily taped up but he carries on for now.
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-14 Lions
Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent at Marvel Stadium
Darcy Graham was beside himself with excitement when he spoke to the BBC yesterday and said he was desperate to get on the field, prove himself, and do his best to be a part of the tour until the very end in Sydney.
He showed his customary pace to finish that try, but it was set up by nice deception in the midfield from Farrell and a quality long pass from Fin Smith.
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The Lions are looking very sharp as they continue to make metres. However, First Nations & Pasifika XV win another penalty to end a dangerous attack.
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All the talk of this being the worst Lions centre partnership. Not a bad start then!
Anon
A try from Jamie Osborne to silence the 'token Lion' doubters.
Andrew
Darcy Graham (con Fin Smith)
Fin Smith throws a long pass and Darcy Graham runs it in. Fin Smith is on the kicking duties and nails the extras.
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-7 Lions
Nigel Ringland
BBC Sport at Marvel Stadium
Darcy Graham probably led the list of players unlucky not to make the Lions squad.
He described it as ‘gutting.’
Tonight he has his chance and with Mack Hansen injured and Tommy Freeman not having a great game in the first Test last Saturday, could the Scottish winger force Andy Farrell’s hand with one great performance?
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-7 Lions
Triston Reilly's tackle remains a yellow card.
Jamie Osborne (con Fin Smith)
Owen Farrell chips the ball over the top on his left peg and First Nations & Pasifika XV are unable to deal with the bouncing ball.
Lions debutant Jamie Osborne collects it and touches down.
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The First Nations & Pasifika XV win a turnover penalty and clear their lines, but the Lions spoil the maul and win it back.
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-0 Lions
Triston Reilly is sent to the sin-bin after making contact with Darcy Graham's head. It will be reviewed and could be upgraded to a red card.
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-0 Lions
Darcy Graham again is put into touch. Is it high? Owen Farrell thought so and got involved in some afters.
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A bit different from Brisbane - the sea of red are looking forward to lots of running rugby and tries. Come on Lions!
Andy
Image source, Andy WheelerFirst Nations & Pasifika XV 0-0 Lions
It looked like Darcy Graham had a foot in touch and he does. Blair Kinghorn charged into the 22 and gave the ball to Graham, who stepped out before feeding Duhan van der Merwe.
Van der Merwe dotted it down but it is pulled back.
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-0 Lions
Jamie George is accurate with his first line-out throw. The Lions then win a penalty to cap an ideal start.
First Nations & Pasifika XV 0-0 Lions
Kurtley Beale gets the game under way.
First Nations & Pasifika XV v Lions (11:00 BST)
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Nigel Ringland
BBC Sport at Marvel Stadium
So the term First Nations is a respectful alternative to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - the original custodians of the land.
Pasifika respects the culture of Samoa, Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands amongst other peoples from the Pacific Ocean region.
We are being treated to some traditional dances from some of the cultures represented here this evening.
This is more than a game and means an awful lot to many throughout Australia and beyond to the Pacific region.
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None of the back three who played last Saturday looked undroppable. If Darcy Graham has a stormer today then he could play his way into the Test 23 this weekend.
Ian
