Compiled by Ranjika PereraJosh Adams opened the scoring for the Lions with a converted tryThe British & Irish Lions, who are to begin their tour of South Africa under Warren Gatland, for a series of three Test series beat Japan 28-10 in Murrayfield, Scotland on Saturday (26). Alun Wyn Jones will miss the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa because of a shoulder injury and Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray will captain the side instead. Despite the comfortable win for the Lions, their Skipper Alun Wyn Jones departed the field with just seven minutes on the clock. The Lions will now leave to Johannesburg to begin their tour of South Africa. They will also play South Africa ‘A’ before taking on the world champion Springboks in a three-Test series.

Source: The Nation June 28, 2021 04:41 UTC