The British & Irish Lions were made to work, but eased to a 36-24 win over a depleted ACT Brumbies team in Canberra on Wednesday in a victory soured by another backline injury. Lions fullback Blair Kinghorn came off early in the first half and spent the rest of the match icing his left knee at Canberra Stadium.

Mack Hansen, who starts on the wing for the Lions today, was born in Canberra and played for the Brumbies until 2021, when he moved to Connacht. He admitted that although the day will be special, he is focused on earning a spot in the Test team.

The British & Irish Lions have fought their way to a 36-24 win over the ACT Brumbies. The Brumbies pushed the hosts throughout the game but the Lions were clinical in the big moments to keep their unbeaten run in Australia going.