Lions: Balshaw faces first Test misery

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

Tue, 26 Jun, 2001 - 18:11

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

Coach Graham Henry tonight gave a clear indication that Balshaw faces first Test misery when the Lions tackle world champions Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

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