Lions get a difficult ride in Oz

MARCUS Smith and Ollie Chessum got on the scoresheet as a defiant British & Irish Lions fought past a gutsy Brumbies 36-24 yesterday, piercing their defence for five tries.

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On a yskoud Canberra night, the visitors started slowly but found their groove, building on a 19-10 halftime lead to bank a fourth consecutive win since landing in Australia as they count down to next weekend’s first Test against the Wallabies.

After statement wins over the Western Force and Reds, the tourists were scrappy against the Waratahs, struggling to convert territory and possession into points in their third tour match.