Lions' last midweek game: Pasifika show what tour's been missing, Owen Farrell's class and Irish positivity (mostly)
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The Lions achieved a 24-19 win against the First Nations & Pasifika XV in Melbourne, marking a challenging midweek match. The FNP team, recently formed, presented the Lions with their most difficult test, showcasing talented rugby and tactical cunning. This match has drawn attention to the Lions' previous opponents as lacking in quality compared to the challenges posed by FNP. As the Lions prepare for the crucial series-clinching second Test against the Wallabies, coaches will analyze and refine their selection based on this performance.
The Lions wrapped up the midweek element of their Australia tour with a hard-fought 24-19 win over an impressive First Nations & Pasifika (FNP) XV in Melbourne.
As attention now turns to clinching the series in Saturday's second Test against the Wallabies, the Lions coaches will pick through a scrappy performance from their side.
An FNP team who only recently came together provided the Lions with their toughest test yet, playing some brilliant rugby and bringing plenty of niggle.
FNP highlighted the lack of quality the Lions have faced in Australia.
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