Lions overpower Australia with early dominance to claim first Test win

The Lions raced into a 24-5 lead but needed late grit to repel a fierce Wallabies second-half comeback in Brisbane

Lions' Dan Sheehan scores his side's third try against Australia despite the efforts of Harry Potter. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Lions Tour: Australia 19 Lions 27

The British & Irish Lions put themselves in the driving seat at the outset of their Test series with Australia but predictions of a one-sided procession against an underpowered Wallabies proved unfounded at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday.