Andy Farrell expects 'different game' for Lions in second Test against Wallabies

The Lions led 24-5 after 42 minutes but the Aussie fought back, eventually losing 27-19. 

"I thought we let them back into the game," Andy Farrell said about the Lions' second half performance against Australia. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Delighted and very satisfied following his side’s 27-19 first Test victory over Australia, British & Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell nevertheless admitted his squad expected more from themselves after handing the Wallabies a way back into the game.

The Lions had led 24-5 after 42 minutes, thanks to first-half tries from Sione Tuipulotu and Tom Curry, and a Dan Sheehan score straight after the break. Finn Russell kicked all three of his conversions, and the Lions should have been further ahead but saw a Huw Jones try struck off following a video review while James Lowe was held up over the line.