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

  1. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Brumbies 5-0 Lions

    James Lowe is forced out of play and the Brumbies erupt in joy. They are bang up for this one.

  2. try

    Try - Brumbies 5-0 Lionspublished at 4 mins

    Tuaina Taii Tualima

    Tuaina Taii Tualima springs himself over the ruck and hammers the ball down.

    A shocking attempt at the conversion though. That was an easy one.

    Tuaina Taii Tualima (hidden) scores their side's first tryImage source, PA Media
  3. Lions defence under pressurepublished at 3 mins

    Brumbies 0-0 Lions

    Another penalty for the hosts and once again they opt for the corner.

    Line outImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Brumbies 0-0 Lions

    Dan Sheehan gives away a penalty for a block. First opportunity for the Brumbies as they drive the ball into the corner.

    British and Irish Lions' Blair KinghornImage source, Getty Images
  5. Kick-offpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies 0-0 Lions

    Unreal atmosphere in Canberra as Finn Russell gets the game under way.

  6. Lions talking a big game but talk is now cheappublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Tom English
    BBC Sport at GIO Stadium

    This country is full of incredible stadiums. They seem to have an attitude of a chipped brick means the whole thing has to come down and then they seem to build a spanking new one overnight.

    Beautiful things, too. And then there's the GIO Stadium here in Canberra. It's not the bonniest, but Brumbies fans love it, so nothing else really matters.

    We were told it was going to be freezing. It's actually mild, but I might not be saying that for much longer. A lovely night for it, at the moment.

    The Lions, through various talking heads, have been talking about starting big, playing direct and punching holes. It's the Test match Lions versus the depleted Brumbies.

    This needs to be very, very convincing from the Lions.

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    Would like to see Marcus Smith given a run. Not sure he has had the opportunity yet.

    Colin

  8. Postpublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Two minutes from kick-off and Finn Russell is spotted in the Lions changing room with his earphones still in.

    Cool guy!

  9. Who is in charge?published at 10:57 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Frenchman Pierre Brousset is in charge of this one.

    Seven Leinster players start in Canberra and will remember Brousset well from their Champions Cup semi-final defeat by Northampton Saints.

    That game included a late decision not to award a try by Ross Byrne.

    Brousset is not afraid to make the big calls!

    Pierre BroussetImage source, Getty Images
  10. Cold night in Canberrapublished at 10:55 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Nigel Ringland
    BBC Sport at GIO Stadium

    This is the smallest stadium on the Lions Tour but it is filling up.

    It’s also the coldest night on tour so far with the temperature due to drop to freezing.

    Shouldn’t affect the Lions obviously.

    Still a good night to play rugby and probably the most anticipated evening so far as well with everyone wanting to see how this Lions side goes.

  11. Owen Farrell spottedpublished at 10:53 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Jet leg ruled Owen Farrell out of this one.

    He's been spotted out warming up to help get the jet lag out of his legs.

    We will likely see him on Saturday against the Invitational Australia and New Zealand side.

    Owen FarrellImage source, Getty Images
  12. No Welshman for first time since 1899published at 10:51 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Lauren Jenkins
    BBC Sport at GIO Stadium

    Lions tourists visiting Canberra should know the War Museum is by far one of the capital city's great attractions. But you'd need to go further back than even the First World War to find the last match-day squad in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa without a Welsh representative.

    The 'Prince of Threequarters' Gwyn Nicholls was the sole Welsh player on the tour to Australia in 1899 - he missed only two of the 21 tour games played.

    Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams were the only two Welsh players selected in Andy Farrell's original squad with the latter forced to withdraw through injury. It was perhaps inevitable that Wales' proud record would tumble during this tour.

    Jac Morgan and Tomos Williams before the latter was forced to withdraw through injuryImage source, Getty Images
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    I feel a big game is coming. Get ready to see the old Curry smashing it up and being a menace. Freeman hat-trick as well. You heard it here first.

    Jamie

  14. Accuracy and efficiencypublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Chris Ashton
    Former England wing

    What do I want to see from the Lions?

    Accuracy. A massive reduction in error-count. It looks like a Test team so we want to see cohesion and efficiency, to build confidence ahead of next Saturday.

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    For me Pollock has an aura that should be involved in the first XV. Curry needs an exceptional match to ensure experience prevails.

    Gray

  16. Aki-Ringrose needs to workpublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Andy Farrell has paired Ireland centres Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose together for the first time in Australia.

    This comes after Huw Jones and his Scotland and Glasgow Warriors team-mate Sione Tuipulotu were paired together in the midfield for the first time on tour on Saturday.

    Rather than one centre from each nation, it looks like Farrell has now moved towards picking a tested midfield combination.

    Aki and Ringrose will therefore both need to perform after Jones and Tuipulotu impressed.

    Bundee Aki and Garry RingroseImage source, Getty Images
  17. Kinghorn pushes for full-back jerseypublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    A difficult Lions debut at full-back for Hugo Keenan on Saturday against NWS Waratahs has opened the door for Scotland's Blair Kinghorn to nail down his Test spot.

    Kinghorn had a solid outing on the left wing on Saturday, but with James Lowe primed to start the first Test, the Toulouse back knows 15 is likely his best chance.

    It was a tight call before the tour started between Keenan and Kinghorn, so a massive performance from Kinghorn could just make Andy Farrell's mind up for him.

    Strong in the air and an illusive runner, there is nothing in Kinghorn's game to stop him doing so.

    Blair KinghornImage source, Getty Images
  18. Time to be a Test team...published at 10:40 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Paul Grayson
    1997 British and Irish Lions

    What do I want to see from the Lions?

    The next step in their evolution into a fully-formed Test team. Up until now, they have played with an ambition and a freneticism which comes with people trying to catch the eye of the coaches.

    Now is the time to demonstrate accuracy and cohesion of on-field and off-field messages to produce a performance worthy of a Test-ready side.

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  20. Test six jersey up for grabs for Chessumpublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 9 July

    Brumbies v Lions (11:00 BST)

    Ollie ChessumImage source, Getty Images

    Tadhg Beirne captained the Lions from blind-side flanker on Saturday and is a favourite of Andy Farrell's.

    However, Beirne plays most of his rugby now at lock and has yet to nail down the Test six jersey.

    The balance of the back row means a line-out forward at six seems logical and Ollie Chessum could be one big performance away from taking the spot.

    The 24-year-old will look to show why he provides the perfect back-row balance.