Lions restore some pride against Auckland

The British and Irish Lions completed their midweek schedule with a 100% record after provincial heavyweights Auckland were swept aside by a spirited display.

Lions restore some pride against Auckland
Tue, 05 Jul, 2005 - 11:12

Auckland 13 British and Irish Lions 17

The British and Irish Lions completed their midweek schedule with a 100% record after provincial heavyweights Auckland were swept aside by a spirited display.

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