Rugby union: British & Irish Lions v South Africa, first Test

A look at the action from Durban as the Lions take on the world champions in the first Test
  
  


lions 1st test: Fans enjoy a drink in the sunshine before the match
Lions fans enjoy a drink in a bar overlooking the Kings Park Stadium Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
lions 1st test: The Lions team huddle before the first test match
The Lions team huddle before the first Test match Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images
lions 1st test: Brian O'Driscoll stands strong as Pierre Spies charges forward
Brian O'Driscoll stands strong as Pierre Spies charges forward Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
lions 1st test: The Springboks captain John Smit scores the first try of the game
The South Africa captain John Smit dives over to score the first try of the game Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
lions 1st test: Phil Vickery of the Lions pops out of the scrum in the first half
Phil Vickery of the Lions pops out of the scrum in the first half Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
lions 1st test: Gethin Jenkins, left, and team mate David Wallace tackle Pierre Spies
Gethin Jenkins, left, and team-mate David Wallace tackle Pierre Spies Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
lions 1st test: Jamie Roberts is tackled by Bryan Habana
Jamie Roberts is tackled by Bryan Habana Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
lions 1st test: Juan Smith is tackled by Tom Croft
Juan Smith is tackled by Tom Croft Photograph: Paul Thomas/AP
lions 1st test: Tom Croft scores his and the Lions' second try
Tom Croft breaks through a tackle from Deon Carstens to score his, and the Lions', second try Photograph: David Davies/PA
lions 1st test: Lions centre Jamie Roberts is beaten to the ball by Jean de Villiers
Lions centre Jamie Roberts is beaten to the ball by Jean de Villiers Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images
lions 1st test: Ugo Monye loses the ball just short of the try line
Ugo Monye loses the ball just short of the try-line after being tackled by Morne Steyn Photograph: Paul Thomas/AP
lions 1st test: Scrumhalf Mike Phillips celebrates after scoring the Lions' third try
Scrum-half Mike Phillips celebrates after scoring the Lions' third try Photograph: Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Getty Images
lions 1st test: Ruan Pienaar had a good game kicking 3 penalties and 2 conversions
Ruan Pienaar had a good game kicking three penalties and two conversions Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
lions 1st test: The South African fans get behind their team
The South Africa fans fly the flag for their team Photograph: Jason O'Brien/Action Images
lions 1st test: South Africa's Heinrich Brussow is congratulated by team mates
South Africa's Heinrich Brussow, second left, is congratulated by team-mates after scoring South Africa's second try Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
lions 1st test: Tommy Bowe is brought down by Andries Bekker and Bryan Habana
Tommy Bowe is brought down by Andries Bekker and Bryan Habana Photograph: Gallo Images/Getty Images
lions 1st test: A dejected Brian O'Driscoll leaves the pitch
A dejected Brian O'Driscoll leaves the pitch after giving his all to no avail in the first Test Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters
 

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