Osborne brace helps Lions limp over the line against a stern First Nations and Pasifika side

It was also the most entertaining contest of the tour, including that series opener with the Wallabies in Brisbane three days earlier when the Lions won 27-19 to take a 1-0 lead in the three-Test set.

BRACE: Jamie Osborne got a brace for the Lions on his debut. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

British and Irish Lions Tour: First Nations & Pasifika XV 19 Lions 24

The British & Irish Lions chalked up another midweek win as Jamie Osborne scored two tries on debut but the tourists were pushed all the way by the First Nations & Pasifika XV playing together for the first time at Marvel Stadium on Tuesday.