US EditionLions Move up a Gear in Dominant AUNZ Win
ADELAIDE OVAL, AUSTRALIA, JUL 12 – Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick as the British and Irish Lions improved key areas ahead of the Test series against the Wallabies, winning 48-0 at Adelaide Oval.
- On July 12, 2025, the British and Irish Lions defeated an AUNZ Invitational XV 48-0 at Adelaide Oval, shutting out their opponents for the first time since 2013.
- This dominant performance followed improved preparation that addressed earlier tour shortcomings, including breakdowns, restarts, and attacking decision making.
- The Lions scored eight tries with Duhan van der Merwe taking star billing for a hat-trick, while Ben White, Sione Tuipulotu, Ronan Kelleher, Pollock, and Scott Cummings also scored.
- Ben Earl provided the final pass for Tuipulotu’s try off a short-range penalty, and Farrell acted as first receiver for Van der Merwe’s third try, underscoring coordinated teamwork.
- Despite the emphatic win, the Lions face challenges with Luke Cowan-Dickie’s head injury causing him to leave the field and possible absence of Garry Ringrose due to concussion concerns.
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