Iain Balshaw looks to have lost his Lions Test battle with Bath and England team-mate Matt Perry.

The Lions cruised to a comfortable win against New South Wales Country today without remotely hitting top gear.

Four tries and the accuracy of Neil Jenkins' boot have put the Lions into a 26-point half-time lead at Coff's Harbour against NSW Country.

Anton Toia, The Lions' liaison officer for the tour of Australia, has died from a suspected fatal heart attack on a beach close to the squad's hotel.