Andy Farrell felt NSW Waratahs deliberately watered pitch to hinder Lions

Huw Jones’ two tries and an important touch down by Alex Mitchell were among the few highlights.

Andy Farrell ahead of the Lions’ clash with New South Wales Waratahs. Pic: Robbie Stephenson/PA

Andy Farrell suggested the Allianz Stadium pitch had been deliberately watered to assist the New South Wales Waratahs as his British and Irish Lions toiled to an ugly 21-10 victory.

The Lions produced comfortably their worst performance of the tour two weeks out from the first Test against the Wallabies with Huw Jones’ two tries and an important touch down by Alex Mitchell among the few highlights.