Owen admits to narrow escape for Lions

Captain-for-a-night Michael Owen admitted the British & Irish Lions had a narrow escape from what would have been a humiliating defeat after the 25-25 draw with Argentina.

Owen admits to narrow escape for Lions

Captain-for-a-night Michael Owen admitted the British & Irish Lions had a narrow escape from what would have been a humiliating defeat after the 25-25 draw with Argentina.

It took a superb touchline penalty from Jonny Wilkinson eight minutes into stoppage time for the Lions to hold the South Americans.

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