Lions made to work hard

AN INCONSISTENT British & Irish Lions survived a groot battle to stretch their unbeaten streak to seven yesterday with a nervy 24-19 takedown of an aggressive First Nations and Pasifika XV.

- BY VOICE SPORTS TEAM

Led by a composed Owen Farrell, the tourists edged the home span four tries to three under a closed roof at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium with what was effectively a B-team.

But they often lacked dynamism against a fired-up team with limited preparation, but expertly marshalled by veteran Wallaby Kurtley Beale.