Summary

  • Alex Mitchell try clinches error-strewn Lions victory as tourists fail to hit form of previous matches

  • Huw Jones goes over for two tries before Darby Lancaster and Ethan Dobbins reply for home side

  • Henry Pollock ruled out as precaution with tight calf

  • Owen Farrell pitchside after joining up with squad

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Live Reporting

Alastair Telfer

  1. NSW Waratahs 5-14 Lions

    The Lions go looking for a final try before half-time.

  2. NSW Waratahs 5-14 Lions

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  3. TMO intervention good for the game?

    NSW Waratahs 5-7 Lions

    Chris Jones
    BBC rugby union correspondent

    Darby Lancaster of the Waratahs scores a tryGetty Images

    The Television Match Official was everywhere in the New Zealand against France game earlier, ruling out tries left, right and centre, and it's been the same here. Technically they were probably the right calls, but it opens up a bigger debate.

    Is it best for the sport? Rugby is such a messy game that if you wanted to find an offence in the build-up for a try, you probably can. Do we want all these tries ruled out in the way VAR does with goals in football?

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    The Lions are very predictable and lacking invention. They are creating nothing! That’s on the half-backs, changes at 9 and 10 needed. However, Huw Jones is putting his name down for the Test team.

    Gary

  5. try

    Try - NSW Waratahs 5-14 Lions

    Darby Lancaster

    The try stands.

    Mack Hansen was fairly cleared out of a ruck is the final call. It was a very tight one, but it did look a little high.

  6. Try review

    Another TMO check....

  7. try

    Try - NSW Waratahs 5-14 Lions

    Darby Lancaster

    Darby Lancaster of the Waratahs scoresGetty Images

    NSW Waratahs strike!

    Sharp hands unleashes Darby Lancaster down the wing and he goes through Hugo Keenan to score.

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    Converted try - NSW Waratahs 0-14 Lions

    Huw Jones (con Fin Smith)

    Huw Jones shows his footwork and strength to finish. He wants that Test 13 shirt.

    Huw Jones of the British & Irish Lions goes past the Waratah's defenceGetty Images

  9. NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    Scott Cummings, a late starter after Henry Pollock's withdrawal, is putting himself about.

    A couple of big shots and then the Lions win a penalty.

    Another big chance from the maul.

  10. No try

    NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    Obstruction opens the gap for Charlie Gamble. A fair call.

    Tempers flare after NSW Waratahs' Charlie Gamble scores a try only for it to be disallowedPA Media

  11. Try review

    They are checking it....

  12. try

    Try - NSW Waratahs 5-7 Lions

    Charlie Gamble

    Charlie Gamble of the Waratahs scores a tryGetty Images

    That was coming. Flanker Charlie Gamble breaks away from the maul and does brilliantly to get over, holding off both Mack Hansen and Alex Mitchell.

  13. NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    How have NSW Waratahs not scored? They are pounding the tryline but just can't get over.

    Tadgh Beirne did superbly to stop Taniela Tupou.

    The Lions are on their final warning as they give away another penalty.

    Waratahs players attempt to score a tryGetty Images

  14. NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    Great opportunity for NSW Waratahs as they win a turnover penalty and are now deep inside the Lions 22.

    However, the Lions hold strong. For now...

  15. Lions making a mess of the Waratahs scrum

    NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    Tom English
    BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium

    NSW Waratahs pack are getting taken to the cleaners here.

    The Lions pack is completely on top, winning scrum penalties galore. So much for the Tongan Thor. They're not really taking advantage but there's a softening-up process going on and you'd imagine that the Lions will get their reward once they find their range.

    A bit sloppy right now.

  16. NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    A looping pass from Teddy Wilson means fly-half Jack Bowen is unable to get a long clearance kick away.

    Great opportunity now for the Lions.

  17. NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    Waratahs' Ethan Dobbins (bottom) and Charlie Gamble (2R) tackles British and Irish Lions' Fin SmithGetty Images

    The crowd erupts after excellent defence from the hosts. Handling errors continue to stop the Lions.

    However, that is the only real issue and that is fixable.

  18. Aki the joker

    NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    Lauren Jenkins
    BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium

    Fin Smith's clearance bounces right up into Owen Farrell's hands, where he's cheered by his Lions team-mates down here on the bench as he takes the catch.

    Bundee Aki in a particular playful mood.

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    The Lions really need to work on securing those restarts. It has been an area of repetitive concern all tour so far.

    Andrew

    Waratahs' Lawson Creighton (C) is tackled by British and Irish Lions' Hugo KeenanGetty Images

  20. NSW Waratahs 0-7 Lions

    The Lions are destroying the hosts' scrum. Another penalty and it is kicked to the corner.