British and Irish Lions vs First Nations & Pasifika XV LIVE!

The likelihood always was that the British and Irish Lions boss would keep continuity between first and second Tests but given a midweek opportunity to impress, a few of those on the fringes failed to really force his hand.

The British and Irish Lions held off the First Nations and Pasifika XV 24-19 in a tough, physical contest on Tuesday in the last of their midweek games on the Australian tour. The Lions can now focus on trying to clinch the three-test series against the Wallabies on Saturday in Melbourne after winning the first match 27-19 last weekend in Brisbane.

The British & Irish Lions were rocked by the underdog spirit of the First Nations & Pasifika XV (FNP) but held on grimly to claim an unconvincing 24-19 win on Tuesday.

An inconsistent British and Irish Lions survived a ferocious battle to stretch their unbeaten streak to seven Tuesday with a nervy 24-19 takedown of an aggressive First Nations and Pasifika XV.

The British and Irish Lions remain undefeated on their Australian tour after clinching a narrow 24-19 triumph over the First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne on Tuesday.

The unheralded First Nations & Pasifika XV have stood up to the British and Irish Lions, taking the visitors to the wire in their Melbourne tour clash.