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Australia 19-27 Lions: First Test in pictures

Australia 19-27 Lions: First Test in pictures

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The British and Irish Lions took a 1-0 lead in the three match series against the Wallabies with a 27-19 win in Brisbane, maintaining their record of never having lost an international in the Queensland city.Three tries, from Sione Tuipulotu, Tom Curry and Dan Sheehan helped the Lions take a comfortable lead but the hosts improved markedly in the second half.Here's a selection of photos from the highly anticipated clash at the Suncorp Stadium.
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