Summary

  • Lions beat Brumbies but concede four tries in mixed display in Canberra - match report

  • Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier tries gave Lions control in second half but Brumbies ran in their third and fourth tries

  • Marcus Smith try on stroke of half-time had given Lions 19-10 lead

  • Smith came on to replace Blair Kinghorn after full-back hurt his knee

  • "Hopefully it's not too serious" says head coach Andy Farrell afterwards

  • Lions have one more game before first Test v Australia on 19 July

Live Reporting

Alastair Telfer

  1. Mild Curry?

    Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    Tom CurryGetty Images

    The battle for Test back-row spots is one of the fiercest.

    Tom Curry isn't showing up in the stats as much as he might like.

    The openside has made five metres from four carries - both down on fellow back rows Jack Conan and Ollie Chessum - while he has made seven tackles and missed two.

    Perhaps most worrying for him is the Lions being bested at the breakdown. The Brumbies have secured eight turnovers to the Lions' six. The tourists have also given away six penalties to the hosts' five.

  2. Kick-off

    Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    We are back under way.

    Lions squad in a huddlePA Media

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    The Lions are never at their best in the warm-up games, and the Brumbies have always provided a stern examination on previous tours. The Lions have to manage their (newly assembled) squad to play twice a week for 5-6 weeks straight, and what matters is the Tests against Australia. For those questioning the supposed weakness of the opposition in these warm-up games, I'd argue that club sides are currently comparable with the Wallabies in terms of quality. Club rugby in the southern hemisphere is of a very high standard, making their international sides consistently strong, so the Lions will never face an easy game on tour.

    Jon

  4. Smith's chance to impress

    HT: Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    Andy Farrell regularly uses a centre on the bench in the number 23 jersey.

    That injury to Blair Kinghorn is covered by Marcus Smith and you wonder if he delivers in the second half, will he make the Test bench?

    That means Farrell could go for a big hitter - Sione Tuipulotu or Bundee Aki on the bench, which he likes to do.

    Marcus Smith celebrates his tryGetty Images

  5. Some half-time thoughts….

    HT: Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    Nigel Ringland
    BBC Sport at GIO Stadium

    With the first Test in mind the focus is very much on the Lions midfield and back row so how have they been doing?

    Garry Ringrose and Bundee Aki have both been prominent in the first half. Both have made line breaks and have been strong in defence.

    Huw Jones certainly put his hand up for selection with his performance against the Waratahs but the Irish duo have been very good.

    In the back row, Ollie Chessum took his try well and Tom Curry showed great hands to put Marcus Smith over for his try.

    The breakdown has been under pressure from the Brumbies and Josh Van der Flier and Henry Pollock are waiting to be unleashed in the second half and stake their claims.

    Still don't think the back row is settled yet.

  6. Listen RUW: Top 10 Lions Test tries...

    HT: Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    Jamie Roberts breaks down two iconic Lions tries from Sean O'Brien and George North.

    George North in 2013 or Sean O'Brien in 2017..?

    Rugby Union Weekly is back with episode three of the Top 10 series as Matt Dawson and Jamie Roberts compile their list of the best tries in a Lions Test series.

    Where will Dawson's dummy in 1997 rank? Does Jamie's try in the third Test in 2013 make the cut?

    Have the former Lions got it right or have they missed out on an obvious Top 10 contender?

    Listen to the latest episode here.

  7. Simple rugby, done well

    HT: Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    Paul Grayson
    1997 British and Irish Lions

    Very good Lions try. That was much better decision-making with the ball. Ringrose with the dummy, Russell flat to the line, offload to Curry and Smith running a good support line.

    The best rugby looks simple, but is hard to do.

  8. Match stats

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    Marcus Smith scoresGetty Images

    Brumbies-Lions

    Possession: 43%-57%

    Territory: 35%-65%

    Metres run: 98-244

    Clean breaks: 1-4

    Defenders beaten: 7-16

    Turnovers conceded: 6-9

    Tackles made/attempted: 86/101 - 60/67

    Penalties conceded: 5-6

  9. HT: Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    The Lions will be pleased with that. It is a proper test and just what they need.

    Another slow start will annoy Andy Farrell but his side's response has been excellent.

  10. Half-time - Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    Finn Russell's successful attempt ends the half.

    Finn Russell and Gibson - Park high fiveingEPA
  11. try

    Converted try - Brumbies 10-19 Lions

    Marcus Smith (con Finn Russell)

    Marcus Smith celebrating scoring a tryGetty Images

    Excellent!

    Finn Russell puts Tom Curry through a gap and he offloads the ball to Marcus Smith.

    Smith has enough pace to get away and score.

    Garry Ringrose was excellent prior to that with some great footwork.

    Russell nails the conversion. His kicking on tour has been outstanding.

  12. Opportunity knocks for Smith

    Brumbies 10-12 Lions

    Chris Ashton
    Former England wing

    There are only two specialist full-backs left in the squad following Daly's injury. With Kinghorn going off this is a big opportunity for Marcus Smith to show he should be in the Test match 23.

  13. try

    Try - Brumbies 10-12 Lions

    Corey Toole

    Well deserved.

    The ball is flung out to Corey Toole and he does the rest.

    Marcus Smith struggles to get out to him but the Brumbies had numbers.

    Corey TooleGetty Images

  14. Brumbies 5-12 Lions

    The Lions are unable to get out of danger and give away a penalty. Huge chance now.

  15. Brumbies 5-12 Lions

    Andy Muirhead carries the ball into contact as the Brumbies finally get a chance to go through a few phases.

    Ryan Lonergan then finds an excellent touch behind James Lowe. Pressure line-out now.

    Andy MuirheadGetty Images

  16. Try - Made in Ireland

    Brumbies 5-12 Lions

    Nigel Ringland
    BBC Sport at GIO Stadium

    From the moment Dan Sheehan took the ball into contact that try was Made in Ireland.

    Gibson-Park - Aki - Ringrose - Conan - Sheehan - Lowe

    Who says combinations don't matter….

  17. Brumbies 5-12 Lions

    Finn Russell's cross-field kick is unable to find Tommy Freeman. A rare mistake from the Scot.

    Finn Russell kickingGetty Images

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    Finn needs to focus more on his performance, less speaking to the ref please!

    Ryan, Yorkshire

  19. Sheehan leads the way

    Brumbies 5-12 Lions

    Dan SheehanGetty

    Dan Sheehan has been super busy in the opening stages.

    The Lions hooker is the leading metre-maker among the forwards (29m), joint-top for carries among the pack (four), has beaten one defender and made seven tackles, another top stat among the forwards.

  20. try

    Converted try - Brumbies 5-12 Lions

    James Lowe (con Finn Russell)

    This time James Lowe dots down in the corner. Sharp hands from Dan Sheehan and Jack Conan help set up the try.

    Finn Russell bangs over the extras from out wide.

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