British & Irish Lions news: Andy Farrell’s side clinches first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane

After four long years following a COVID-19-impacted British and Irish Lions tour, saw empty crowds and eerily quiet stadiums in South Africa, the return of top-level Lions Test matches was witnessed on Saturday, July 19.

After plenty of discourse surrounding selection, tactics and game plan, the Lions came out firing in the opening 40 minutes, going in at the half 17-5 up.

Perhaps the second half saw Farrell’s side take their foot off the gas, allowing Australia back into the game, providing the opportunity for a fragmented Wallabies side to bounce back this weekend in Melbourne.

Sports News Blitz rugby writer Jacob Garrett discusses.