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British and Irish Lions fixtures: Schedule, scores, results for 2025 Australia tour

SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIA, JUL 12 – The British and Irish Lions secured a fifth straight win with a 48-0 shutout against the Australia-New Zealand combined team in their final preparation before the test series.

  • Last Saturday, the British and Irish Lions achieved a 48-0 win over the Australia-New Zealand combined team at Adelaide Oval, their fifth consecutive victory on tour.
  • Ahead of the first Test, the Lions' final warmup secured a 48-0 win over an Australia-New Zealand combined team, completing a 4-0 record against all Super Rugby franchises since losing to Argentina.
  • The Lions scored eight tries, led by Duhan van der Merwe's hat trick, showcasing their offensive firepower at Adelaide Oval.
  • Despite the win, Luke Cowan-Dickie was stretchered off with a head injury, and Owen Farrell faced jeers on his return, raising selection and injury concerns.
  • Next Saturday's first Test in Brisbane marks the Lions' goal for their first series win since 2013, with Melbourne's second Test on July 26.
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British and Irish Lions improve to 5-0 on Australian tour with 48-0 win ahead of 1st test

The British and Irish Lions used their final tour match ahead of the first test against the Wallabies to overwhelm an Australia and New Zealand combined side 48-0.

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The Lions stroked a selection of Australian and New Zealand players (48-0), this Saturday.

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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