Lions beat the odds ... again
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The Lions won their third match on tour, beating the Reds 18-17 in a thrilling Super Rugby Round Seven encounter in Brisbane on Friday.
It was the first time ever the Lions had won three out of four matches on an Australasian tour.
The teams scored two tries each, but it was a 71st-minute penalty by Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies that won the game for the Lions.
More to follow.
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Man of the match: Given all his off-the-ball antics Quade Cooper only qualifies for villain of the match.
James O'Connor had a few promising runs, Will Genia was a good link, while Adam Thomson worke…
It was the first time ever the Lions had won three out of four matches on an Australasian tour.
The teams scored two tries each, but it was a 71st-minute penalty by Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies that won the game for the Lions.
More to follow.
.
.
Man of the match: Given all his off-the-ball antics Quade Cooper only qualifies for villain of the match.
James O'Connor had a few promising runs, Will Genia was a good link, while Adam Thomson worke…