Lions handed wake-up call as Argentina hang on to edge thrilling win in Dublin

• British & Irish Lions 24-28 Argentina

• Tries from Aki and Beirne not enough for victory

The 2025 British & Irish Lions tour is up and running but here was an abrupt reminder that not everything can be perfectly choreographed. This proved to be anything but a routine sendoff for the Lions coaches and players, who already have a good deal to reflect on as they head for Perth this weekend to embark on their eagerly awaited Australian tour.

Should they win the Test series 3-0, of course, this pre-departure ­wake-up call will rate as only a minor footnote in the great scheme of things. The Wallabies, nevertheless, will have taken due note of both the historic result and the positive manner with which Argentina approached the ­contest. The Pumas, despite the absence of some first-choice players, led by 11 points at half-time and were good value for their history-making win.

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