The Lions showcased an impressive performance against the Invitational XV, with all six tries scored by Scottish players, including a hat-trick from Duhan van der Merwe. Despite an injury to Luke Cowan-Dickie and uncertainty over Garry Ringrose's fitness, the Lions maintained strong control throughout the match. Owen Farrell made a notable impact upon his return to the team. The opposition struggled to keep up, leading to a one-sided affair. The Lions are preparing for a more challenging match against the Wallabies in the upcoming Test series.
Duhan van der Merwe claimed a hat-trick of tries, Henry Pollock stole in for a typically opportunist second-half score that few others would have made.
Aside from the premature departure of Luke Cowan-Dickie and a possible doubt over Garry Ringrose, there was almost nothing to ruffle the Lions' management.
Owen Farrell is back in a Lions jersey after coming on as a replacement for Huw Jones in the 50th minute for his tour debut.
The outcome was not remotely in doubt from an early stage and a subdued crowd were only awoken from their slumbers when Owen Farrell arrived as a 49th-minute replacement.
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