The British & Irish Lions have put on a stellar performance, prevailing 52-12 over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
The Lions will add the win to their thumping win over the Western Force to start their Australian tour.
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It was a strong performance for the hosts, overcoming several big challenges from the Reds to run out as big winners in the end.
The Reds asked plenty of questions, particularly at the set piece and scrum, but the Lions class ultimately prevailed thanks to a strong bench performance and two tries to Tommy Freeman.
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80'+5 RED 12 BIL 52 The Reds wall finally runs out of numbers, and Ringrose scores to see the score pass 50. Conversion unsuccessful. The match is done.
80'+3 RED 12 BIL 47 The Lions earn a penalty and go to the corner, they want 50. The maul fails but they earn the offside penalty. They decide to tap and go, but the Reds rush defence proves to strong and they disrupt the ball. The Lions get another penalty for deliberate knock-on, and they go to the scrum.
79' RED 12 BIL 47 The Reds earn yet another scrum penalty for not holding weight at the scrum. They go on the attack but lose the lineout as we head into the final minutes. The Lions earn another penalty for holding on at the ruck and they go to the corner. Into the final minute.
76' RED 12 BIL 47 Scrum to the Reds and they earn another penalty for hinging in the scrum. Campbell attempts a long kick, but the Lions regather and kick it long. Paisami gets Anderson in space, but he kicks it out on the full trying to kick ahead. Lions earn a penalty, as it is confirmed that Jac Morgan is player of the match.
72' RED 12 BIL 47 Earl and Ringrose come on, as the Reds earn a penalty. They attempt a kick through but it goes into touch. They get the ball back off the lineout and decide to run it. The visitors win it back and kick long as we head into the final ten minutes.
67' RED 12 BIL 47 What a passage. The Lions shut down the maul, intercept the ball twice, and Huw Jones runs away to score! Conversion unsuccessful.
65' RED 12 BIL 42 Reds win the ball back off the maul from the kick-off, and then get a short arm. They go quickly but the ball goes into touch. Daly looks to be done with a rib issue, as Brial departs and Connor Vest comes on. The Lions try to go quickly but concede a penalty for not releasing in the ruck.
62' RED 12 BIL 42 The Reds change their front row as the Lions win the ball back and earn a penalty for not releasing. They go to the corner again. Canham comes off for Smith, Werchon also comes on, with Ryan on for the Lions. The Lions attack again and Freeman bags a second try. Conversion successful.
58' RED 12 BIL 35 The Lions get a penalty in an ideal space, right in front of the posts. They opt for the scrum, as the Lions chant rings out across the ground - and it works! Try to Morgan. Conversion from Finn Smith successful
54' RED 12 BIL 28 The Lions unload the bench, and it works well, with them stealing the lineout. The Reds now concede a penalty for a no arms tackle. Nasser, Blyth, Henry and Kailea all come on. Flook is off, looks to have done his ankle.
50' RED 12 BIL 28 Lions kick it straight back off, but then concede a penalty for a high tackle. Reds go back into enemy territory and look to throw it around. A long passage of play pays off, with the Lions making another high tackle. Reds go to the corner.
46' RED 12 BIL 28 Great attacking play off the scrum and Itoje scores off some good support play. Conversion successful.
44' RED 12 BIL 21 The Reds clear well off the kick-off, the Lions have a good opportunity just off the 10m to go on the attack - but they knock it on again. Scrum to the Reds, which they manage well and clear again. The Lions kick it back and the Reds try to go wide, but knock it on in the same spot as the Lions several minutes ago.
40' RED 12 BIL 21 The teams are back out on the field and we are back underway.
40' RED 12 BIL 21 Reds earn a short arm penalty and kick it into the stands. That's halftime.
39' RED 12 BIL 21 Good shove from the Lions and they get the advantage. The Reds survive and clear but the Lions have acres in front of the them - but they knock it on again, their eighth of the evening. Into the last minute.
38' RED 12 BIL 21 What a kick-off! The Lions make a mess of the restart and the Reds race to the line! Has Anderson got that down? No, no try, it's gone dead. Scrum on halfway to the Lions.
37' RED 12 BIL 21 Free kick to the Lions for hands in the scrum, and they go quickly! van der Merwe scores, and they go further ahead. Conversion successful.
35' RED 12 BIL 14 A good passage from the Reds in Lions territory and the Junkyard Dog beats Freeman to the ball. Thomas attempts a kick but van der Merwe take the mark and kicks long. Reds attack again but lose the ball, and the Lions counterattack is swift. They go wide but lose the ball, Reds scrum.
30' RED 12 BIL 14 Lions knock on trying to regather the kick off and the Reds clear. The Lions go on the attack well and go quickly… Freeman has gone for the line but we're going upstairs. No try, but we go back for a high tackle. They're gonna tap and go… and it works! Try to Porter. Conversion successful, and the Lions take the lead for the first time.
27' RED 12 BIL 7 The Reds go on the attack, and Kalani takes a kick out of nowhere… and Flook gathers to score! What a try. Reds retake the lead. Conversion missed.
25' RED 7 BIL 7 The Lions make a mess of the clearance, and the Reds have a lineout deep in their territory. A kick across and the Lions nearly lose it, but they regather behind their try line. They kick long and the Reds go on the attack, then earn a penalty for the Lions not supporting their body weight.
21' RED 7 BIL 7 The Reds earn a scrum penalty for the Lions hinging the scrum, Aidan Ross is having a good debut so far. Thomas aims to run off the lineout but gets stripped, and the Reds concede a penalty for hands in the ruck. Lions go to the corner again… the maul holds, but they go wide and Freeman scores in the corner! Russell converts, and we're level.
17' RED 7 BIL 0 Reds win the scrum, but the Lions pinch off the ruck and attack again - but lost again. Josh Canham clears well for a lock, getting to the Reds 10m line. Lions attack again, fling it wide and look dangerous… but cough it up on the 5m line. Scrum to the Reds.
13' RED 7 BIL 0 The Lions regather well and earn a penalty for a late Reds tackle. They go to the corner and aim to strike back immediately. The maul is well set, but the Reds get in and hold it up over the line! The hosts survive again, and hit the goal line dropout long. The Lions attack again, but knock it on. Scrum Reds.
9' RED 7 BIL 0 The Reds score through Toomaga-Allen! The Aussies strike first. McLaughlin-Phillips converts.
8' RED 0 BIL 0 A scrum penalty to the Reds, and they survive. They clear it well, and the Lions knock it on at halfway. A great break from Paisami and the Reds are into the 22, this is a promising passage, and they have an advantage!
4' RED 0 BIL 0 After a promising position for the home side, Kalani Thomas coughs it up cold and gives the Lions an early opportunity. A second error sees the Lions on the Reds' 5m line, but they cough it up themselves. Bit of nerves to start off.
0' RED 0 BIL 0 James Doleman blows his whistle and we are underway!
KO T-MIN 2: The teams are out on the field. The wait is over. Lets roll!
KO T-MIN 5: The teams are being read out, and there is plenty of love for Bundee Aki, Finn Russell and Maro Itoje for the Lions… but nearly every Red is getting plenty of love from the crowd, especially Jock Campbell and Tim Ryan.
KO T-MIN 10: Both sides are departing the field, with the crowd giving the teams plenty of love. Plenty of energy in both their warm ups, expecting this to be a physical encounter, especially with the Reds going heavy on the forwards with their bench. It's nearly time to go, and the crowd is still streaming in.
KO T-MIN 30: Both teams are out and training on the field. The fans are steaming in and the bottom tier is filling up quickly. Current reports are over 50,000 fans are expected for tonight's match.
KO T-MIN 60: We've just had the toss… and the Reds have won it! They will kick-off, running left to right. Both sides now head back the tunnel to commence preparations, with a few Lions players already on the pitch.
KO T-MIN 70: One change for the British & Irish Lions, with Hugo Keenan ruled out due to illness. Elliot Daly will come into the starting side as a result. No changes confirmed by the Reds.
KO T-MIN 90: Hi everyone, and welcome to our coverage of the Queensland Reds against the British and Irish Lions, we're excited to have you with us. Conditions are a bit windy here at Suncorp Stadium - but the skies are clear and the temperature is balmy. Fans are streaming in, and both teams have just arrived at the ground.
Queensland Reds 12
Tries: Toomaga-Allen, Flook
Con: McLaughlin-Phillips 1/2
British and Irish Lions 52
Tries: Freeman 2, Porter, van der Merwe, Itoje, Morgan, Jones, Ringrose
Con: Russell 4/4 Smith 2/4
LIONS (1-15): Andrew Porter (IRE), Ronan Kelleher (IRE), Will Stuart (ENG), Maro Itoje (c - ENG), Ollie Chassum (ENG), Tom Curry (ENG), Jac Morgan (WAL), Jack Conan (IRE), Jamison Gibson-Park (IRE), Finn Russell (SCO), Duhan van der Merwe (SCO), Bundee Aki (IRE), Huw Jones (SCO), Tommy Freeman (ENG), Elliot Daly (ENG)
Reserves: Luke Cowan-Dickie (ENG), Ellis Genge (ENG), Finlay Bealham (IRE), James Ryan (IRE), Ben Earl (ENG), Alex Mitchell (ENG), Fin Smith (ENG), Garry Ringrose (IRE)
REDS (1-15): Aidan Ross, Matt Faessler, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Josh Canham, Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Seru Uru, John Bryant, Joe Brial, Kalani Thomas, Harry McLaughlin-Phillips, Tim Ryan, Hunter Paisami, Josh Flook, Lachie Anderson, Jock Campbell (c)
Reserves: Josh Nasser, George Blake, Sef Fa'agase, Ryan Smith, Angus Blyth, Conor Vest, Louis Werchon, Isaac Henry
Referee: James Doleman (NZR)
Assistant Referees: Paul Williams (NZR), Ben O’Keeffe (NZR)
TMO: Glenn Newman (NZR)
FPRO: Marius van der Westhuizen (SARU)
The Lions' clash with the Queensland Reds will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 7:00 pm for the UK coverage and 7:30 pm for the Australian coverage.
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 pm but expect it to be closer to 8:00 pm.
