British and Irish Lions secure tough win against NSW Waratahs in Australian tour

The British and Irish Lions secured a hard-fought victory against the NSW Waratahs with a 21-10 win on Saturday, marking their toughest match of the Australian tour so far. This victory came after consecutive wins over the Western Force and Queensland Reds, where the Lions dominated in the second half after initial challenges from the Super Rugby teams.

In Sydney, the Lions showcased a different approach with a third different captain and a lineup tailored for the upcoming Test tour. Centre Huw Jones scored two close-range tries in the 12th and 35th minutes, giving the Lions a 14-0 lead. Despite the Waratahs scoring a try that was later overturned by the TMO, they managed to close the gap to 14-5 by halftime.

The Waratahs continued their momentum in the second half, scoring another try early on. However, the Lions responded swiftly with a try from scrumhalf Alex Mitchell in the 55th minute, extending their lead to 21-10. Despite several attempts, the Lions were unable to score again, resulting in a scrappy end to the match.

With this win, the Lions maintain a perfect record since their warmup loss to Argentina, standing at 3-0 on their Australian tour. Up next, they will face the Brumbies before gearing up for the highly anticipated three-test series against the Wallabies.

According to the source: Nine.