British and Irish Lions secure fourth consecutive win in Australia

The British and Irish Lions secured their fourth consecutive win on Australian soil by defeating the ACT Brumbies 36-25 in Canberra. Despite a slow start and early tries from Brumbies' back-row Tuaina Taii Tualima and Corey Toole, the Lions responded with five tries from Ollie Chessum, James Lowe, Marcus Smith, Garry Ringrose, and Josh van der Flier, overcoming persistent pressure from the home side. The match showcased some disjointed attacking play and handling errors from the Lions, but their defense held firm against a competitive Brumbies team, who matched the Lions' second-half try count through Hudson Creighton and Liam Bowron. Meanwhile, the Lions' final tour match before the Test series will feature Ireland’s Hugo Keenan at full-back against a combined Australian and New Zealand (AUNZ) selection, which includes notable players such as Shaun Stevenson and Marika Koroibete, providing a stern challenge for the tourists. The AUNZ side boasts a strong lineup with an all-All Black midfield and a powerful back-row, including Wallaby hopeful Tane Edmed and former Wallaby Pete Samu, who is on the radar for the upcoming Test series. These matches are crucial as the Lions aim to finalize their Test squad with Andy Farrell closely monitoring player performances.