Tourists lead by ten after an hour

Taranaki 7 British & Irish Lions 17

Wed, 08 Jun, 2005 - 10:27

Taranaki 7 British & Irish Lions 17

A try from captain Martin Corry has inspired the Lions to a seven-point lead over Taranaki after an hour of their game in New Plymouth.

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