Lions hang on to keep winning streak in Australia alive

Rugby Union Weekly

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🗓️ 22 July 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Chris Jones and former Lions and Wales wing Alex Cuthbert give their on the whistle reaction as the Lions faced a test against the First Nations and Pasifika XV in Melbourne. It was a tight match but the Lions had the edge in the end – in what was an exciting 80 minutes at Marvel Stadium.

Alex and Chris dissect what went right on the pitch – especially the first ten minutes for the visitors - and where improvements could be made with some set pieces not ‘clinical’ enough on the night. Captain Owen Farrell gets a shout-out as does Darcy Graham who made his debut, scored a try then went off the injured - and the guys get the latest on Marcus Smith’s HIA.

Alex also receives some gifts from some fans at the ground and tells Chris what it’s really like playing golf with some actual wallabies!

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0:21.4	Drop shots!
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0:35.8	Five Lives Rugby Union Weekly. Right, Rugby Union Weekly.
0:39.8	Right, Rugby Union Weekly, Melbourne, Marvel Stadium,
0:43.5	just a mile or two down the road from the magnificent MCG,
0:48.1	which hosts the second test between Australia and the British and Irish Lions in a few days' time.
0:52.8	But tonight, we've watched First Nations and Pacific of 1519, British and Irish Lions in a few days time. But tonight, we've watched First Nations and Pacific of 1519, British and Irish Lions 24. And there is loads to talk about. Alex Cuthbert is in town. How's it going? Do you right? 2013 British and Irish Line here in Australia. Yeah, I'm very cold. Very under wraps. You know, I thought he was going to be a little bit warmer.
1:12.7	You know, I remember the last time, 12 years ago, it was definitely warmer than this, I'd be honest. Yeah, did you do that mistake of travelling from a British summer? Because you only just got in, haven't you? Yes, Monday morning. So, yeah, long for you, obviously a few trips. And, yeah, jet lag, you know when you talk about it? I said it was a myth.
1:07.6	It's definitely not a myth.
1:09.5	Oh, so you've given out about that before, have you?
1:11.6	Oh, yeah, I gave it all.
1:12.5	I'll get it. yeah, jet lag, you know when they talk about it? I said it was a myth. It's definitely not a myth.
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