The Lions didn’t play much rugby in Canberra on Friday but still managed to beat the Brumbies 13-6.
Johan Ackermann’s troops were indebted to a try off turnover possession and in general relied on magnificent defence to squeeze out a win, meaning they end their Australian tour unbeaten.
It was hardly pretty but effective.
Who was the star in this match?
Lions lock Franco Mostert is arguably now one of the most valuable players in this year’s tournament. He was a tower in the line-outs, notably poaching three balls off a Brumbies throw-in. The rangy forward also made a massive 14 tackles without missing a single one as well as making one turnover too. Sterling stuff.
Key themes and events
Point scorers
Lions – Try: Kwagga Smith. Conversion: Elton Jantjies. Penalties: Andries Coetzee, Jantjies.
Brumbies – Penalties: Wharenui Hawera (2).
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