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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

Lions suffer first ever defeat by Argentina in setback before Australia tour

Argentina’s Bautista Bernasconi (left) and a team-mate celebrate victory (Niall Carson/PA) - (PA Wire)

The British and Irish Lions were beaten by Argentina for the first time as their tour to Australia encountered an early setback with a 28-24 loss in Dublin.

Trailing 21-10 at the interval, Andy Farrell’s men went on to produce their most effective rugby but they could not break stubborn opponents ranked fifth in the world in front of a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

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