British & Irish Lions Sweep AUNZ XV 48-0 in Adelaide

Duhan van der Merwe starred with a hat-trick of tries as the British & Irish Lions decisively defeated the Australia-New Zealand Invitational (AUNZ) team 48-0 at Adelaide Oval, marking their fifth consecutive win on the Australian tour. The Lions showcased strong physicality and precision, scoring eight unanswered tries against a side featuring several All Blacks and Wallabies, with multiple Scottish teammates also contributing tries. Owen Farrell made his first tour appearance in the second half under his father and head coach Andy Farrell, despite receiving mixed reactions from the crowd. However, the team faced a setback as hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie suffered a head injury and was taken off the field. This comprehensive victory served as an emphatic warm-up before the upcoming Test series against Australia. The Lions demonstrated a fast start and high intensity, signaling their readiness for the challenges ahead.