The British and Irish Lions claimed a scrappy 10-21 victory over an understrength Waratahs side in Sydney, but their performance raised major concerns ahead of the upcoming Test series.
Scotland’s Huw Jones scored two first-half tries, and Alex Mitchell added a third in the second half, with Fin Smith converting all three. Despite dominating possession and territory, the Lions were plagued by handling errors, poor discipline, and a frantic style that lacked structure.
The Waratahs, missing key players, made life difficult for Andy Farrell’s side and capitalised on defensive lapses to stay in touch. Though the Lions remain unbeaten on tour, the disjointed display left more questions than answers with tougher challenges looming.
