British and Irish Lions grind out a 21-10 win over Waratahs for a third win in 8 days
Big back-to-back wins over Western Force on Australia's west coast and Queensland Reds on the east coast followed a similar patterns where the Lions surged in the second half after arm-wrestles early with the local Super Rugby teams.
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