Scrappy Lions Put Through Paces by Under-Strength NSW Waratahs
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 5 – The British and Irish Lions won despite a scrappy performance with Huw Jones scoring two tries as they prepare for the 2025 Test series against the Wallabies, winning 21-10.
- The British and Irish Lions defeated the New South Wales Waratahs 21-10 at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
- The Waratahs were missing key players due to Wallabies duty and injuries, and the Lions approached the match while still searching for their best combinations.
- Huw Jones scored two tries, showing strong connections with Sione Tuipulotu, while the Lions struggled with turnovers and a scrappy second half on a wet pitch.
- Coach Andy Farrell expressed that while the team wasn't fully content with the victory, given the amount of control they had during the game, the number of turnovers they committed was notably high.
- The Lions will use remaining warm-up matches to finalize their lineup before the first Test against Australia in Brisbane on July 19, 2025.
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