Australia vs Lions SUSPENDED as players are forced off pitch mid-game due to threat of lightning
Australia led the travelling Lions 8-0 in Sydney when the players were taken off the pitch.
A message from inside the stadium read: "Bad weather is approaching.
"Patrons seated between rows 1-19 of the lower seating bowl head to the concourse where it is undercover.
"Follow instructions of stadium staff. All other patrons please remain seated."
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