British & Irish Lions Beat Queensland Reds 52-12 in Brisbane

The British & Irish Lions secured a dominant 52-12 victory over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane, scoring eight tries despite conceding two early scores. Coach Andy Farrell acknowledged a slow start with errors and penalties but praised the team for composure and improved play after settling, highlighting their strong attack and defense, especially in the second half where they held the Reds scoreless. Scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park returned from injury to form a promising halves partnership with Finn Russell, while the team faced setbacks with scrumhalf Tomos Williams ruled out for the tour due to a hamstring injury and concerns over fullback Elliot Daly's wrist injury. Lions captain Maro Itoje noted the team's step forward in clinical execution and accuracy, emphasizing the competitive environment fostered by the quality of the bench players. Farrell recognized the challenges of quickly integrating players from four nations but was encouraged by the overall team performance and competition for places. The win builds momentum for the Lions as they continue their tour of Australia.