Brumbies v British and Irish Lions: Five takeaways as four players 'nail down' Test starts but 'problem position' emerges

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09/07/2025 14:08

Planet Rugby's five takeaways following the British and Irish Lions' victory over the Brumbies.

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2.

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3.

14/07/2025 08:51

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4.

14/07/2025 09:45

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5.

14/07/2025 08:36

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6.

14/07/2025 09:17

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7.

14/07/2025 10:00

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8.

14/07/2025 10:09

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9.

14/07/2025 10:57

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10.

14/07/2025 11:02

Lions call up Scottish trio to cover First Nations tie

11.

14/07/2025 10:49

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12.

14/07/2025 10:56

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13.

14/07/2025 11:00

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14.

14/07/2025 10:11

All Blacks great claims 'we would never do that' as France accused of another 'disrespectful' act

15.

14/07/2025 10:59

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii quizzed on simmering feud with Lions star

16.

14/07/2025 11:17

'It's not us and them. It doesn't matter if there's a late call-up'

17.

14/07/2025 11:19

First Nations & Pasifika XV squad named ahead of clash with British & Irish Lions – Wallabies legend included

18.

14/07/2025 10:44

The 'match made in heaven' reason why England great insists Bundee Aki must start Lions' first Test

19.

14/07/2025 10:55

All Blacks receive double injury blow as key forward ruled out and back three star set for stint on the sidelines

20.

14/07/2025 11:51

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