Lions Tour

Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika

Midweek side do little to make argument for inclusion in starting XV for Australia Test

Ben Earls of the British and Irish Lions in action during the tour game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Photograph: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
Ben Earls of the British and Irish Lions in action during the tour game against the First Nations and Pasifika XV at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne. Photograph: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images
Gerry Thornley at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne
Tue Jul 22 2025 - 13:36 • 5 MIN READ

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