The British and Irish Lions crush the Queensland Reds
The British and Irish Lions continued their dominance on Wednesday, securing another convincing victory, this time against the Queensland Reds with a score of 52-12 in Brisbane.
In this match, scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park could be seen in action, while Hugo Keenan missed his first match due to illness.
British and Irish Lions 52-12 Queensland Reds: Comfortable victory for the visitors.
That’s how it was: British and Irish Lions vs Queensland Reds.
The show continues on Saturday in Sydney against the New South Wales Waratahs. Here are three key points of the match at Suncorp Stadium.
Gibson-Park shows his class
Just like Finn Russell in his first match, Jamison Gibson-Park is showing why he is the main candidate to start in the test matches. His decision-making was excellent and, despite returning from an injury, the execution of his passes was impeccable and he showed himself to be very agile.
Small details, such as his ability to go for the short side for the Lions’ third try, demonstrate why he is considered one of the best in the world. He seems to have a lot of time and possesses the awareness and calmness needed for the first test match against the Wallabies. The Gibson-Park – Russell combination already seems solid and will only improve as they play together more.Maro Itoje delivers a captain’s performanceAs captain of England and the Lions, Itoje is one of the players whose place in the test team is assured. He needed to deliver a great game and he did so in Brisbane. With 10 carries and 17 tackles, culminating in a try, his performance was key. Seeing your captain excel is always a great boost for the team.
Jac Morgan, named Player of the Match, also deserves a special mention, with nine carries and 21 tackles, demonstrating his authority in the number 7 position. The team is progressing very well, and the competition for places remains fierce.Team management becomes crucial as the tour progressesDaly’s injury, Russell’s iced wrist, and the injury that ended Williams’ tour have shown how demanding these series are. The Lions have little rest time before facing the Waratahs on Saturday. Managing the players, ensuring rehabilitation, and quickly analyzing the matches will be crucial for Farrell as the series approaches the test matches.
A higher rotation is expected, with Maro Itoje and Jac Morgan playing the entire match against the Reds, as the coach defines his best starting lineup.
